Which Style do I need?
An Overview of APA, MLA, Chicago, Turabian, IEEE
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Which style where?
Always check with your professor to see which style he or she prefers.
APA
MLA
Used in Education, Psychology, Sciences
Used in Humanities
Turabian
Used in Business, History, Fine Arts
chicago
IEEE
Used in Business, History, Fine Arts
Used in Engineering, Technology, Computer Science
University of Pittsburgh. (2024, October 9). Course and subject guides. URL: https://pitt.libguides.com/citationhelp
APA
As of 2019, the seventh edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association is the current edition. APA is one of the two most commonly use styles for citing at the secondary level.
For More Information:
links
APA Official Website
Excelsior APA Writing
Purdue APA Writing
Purdue APA Vidcasts
Scribbr APA
APA at Amazon
APA vs. MLA
MLA
As of 2021, the ninth edition of the MLA Handbook is the current edition. MLA Handbook is published by the Modern Language Association of America. MLA is one of the two most commonly use styles for citing at the secondary level.
For More Information:
links
MLA Style Center
Excelsior MLA Writing
Purdue MLA Writing
Purdue MLA Vidcast
Scribbr MLA
MLA at Amazon
APA vs MLA
chicago & turabian
Turabian
chicago
A Manual for Writers, also known in honor of its author as "Turabian Style" is based on the Chicago Manual, and is in it's 9th Edition. It is written by Kate L. Turabian.
The Chicago Manual of Style is in its 18th Edition and is published by the University of Chicago Press.
Turabian Guide
Chicago Home
Scribbr Chicago
Scribbr Turabian
Turabian on Amazon
Chicago on Amazon
IEEE
For more information:
IEEE Authors Center
Purdue IEEE
Style Manual
Mathematics Guide
Reference Guide
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) created a style guide for technical publications.
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McCombes, S. (2024, November 06). APA vs MLA | The Key Differences in Format & Citation. Scribbr. Retrieved November 15, 2024, from https://www.scribbr.com/citing-sources/apa-vs- mla/
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Which Style do I need?
An Overview of APA, MLA, Chicago, Turabian, IEEE
Start
Which style where?
Always check with your professor to see which style he or she prefers.
APA
MLA
Used in Education, Psychology, Sciences
Used in Humanities
Turabian
Used in Business, History, Fine Arts
chicago
IEEE
Used in Business, History, Fine Arts
Used in Engineering, Technology, Computer Science
University of Pittsburgh. (2024, October 9). Course and subject guides. URL: https://pitt.libguides.com/citationhelp
APA
As of 2019, the seventh edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association is the current edition. APA is one of the two most commonly use styles for citing at the secondary level.
For More Information:
links
APA Official Website
Excelsior APA Writing
Purdue APA Writing
Purdue APA Vidcasts
Scribbr APA
APA at Amazon
APA vs. MLA
MLA
As of 2021, the ninth edition of the MLA Handbook is the current edition. MLA Handbook is published by the Modern Language Association of America. MLA is one of the two most commonly use styles for citing at the secondary level.
For More Information:
links
MLA Style Center
Excelsior MLA Writing
Purdue MLA Writing
Purdue MLA Vidcast
Scribbr MLA
MLA at Amazon
APA vs MLA
chicago & turabian
Turabian
chicago
A Manual for Writers, also known in honor of its author as "Turabian Style" is based on the Chicago Manual, and is in it's 9th Edition. It is written by Kate L. Turabian.
The Chicago Manual of Style is in its 18th Edition and is published by the University of Chicago Press.
Turabian Guide
Chicago Home
Scribbr Chicago
Scribbr Turabian
Turabian on Amazon
Chicago on Amazon
IEEE
For more information:
IEEE Authors Center
Purdue IEEE
Style Manual
Mathematics Guide
Reference Guide
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) created a style guide for technical publications.
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McCombes, S. (2024, November 06). APA vs MLA | The Key Differences in Format & Citation. Scribbr. Retrieved November 15, 2024, from https://www.scribbr.com/citing-sources/apa-vs- mla/
McCombes, S. (2024, November 06). APA vs MLA | The Key Differences in Format & Citation. Scribbr. Retrieved November 15, 2024, from https://www.scribbr.com/citing-sources/apa-vs-mla
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