How do I know which citation style (APA, MLA, Chicago) to choose?

Answer

The citation style that you use depends on the discipline in which you are writing, and where, or by whom, your work will be published or read.

In general, citation styles are usually as follows but ask your professor which citation style to use for your program.

  • APA (American Psychological Association): Education, Psychology, and Sciences
  • MLA (Modern Language Association): Humanities
  • Chicago style: History, and the Fine Arts
  • IEEE Style: Computational Sciences

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  • Last Updated Aug 11, 2025
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  • Answered By Melanie Mambo

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