Research Guides: Citations: Citation Styles

Popular Styles

Citations come in many different styles. These include

APA
MLA
IEE
ACS
Chicago

APA and MLA are the most commonly used ones, but you may sometimes encounter IEEE in engineering papers, or ACS in chemistry papers. Use the navigation to explore these formats in more detail.

Note: If you're ever uncertain about which style to use, always ask your professor! If you're looking to publish, check the publisher's guidelines directly to determine which style they want you to use.

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Popular Citation Styles and Who Use Them!

Citation Style	Who Uses It
MLA	Communications, English, Foreign Language, Literature, and Religious Studies
APA	Business/Economics, Education, Linguistic Studies, Nursing, and Psychology
Chicago	Anthropology, Art History, Fine Arts, History, and Philosophy
IEEE	Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Science, and Mechanical Engineering
ACS	Biology, Chemistry, Geology, and Physics