What is the difference between MLA and APA citation styles?

What is the difference between MLA and APA citation styles?

MLA (Modern Language Association) and APA (American Psychological Association) are two different citation styles used in academic writing. MLA is commonly used in humanities, while APA is used in social sciences.

Can you give me examples of how to cite a book in both styles?

Sure! In MLA, a book citation looks like this: Last Name, First Name. Title of Book. Publisher, Year. In APA, it would be: Last Name, First Initial. (Year). Title of Book. Publisher.

What about citing articles from journals?

For MLA, it would be: Last Name, First Name. "Title of Article." Title of Journal, vol. number, no. number, Year, pages. In APA, it’s: Last Name, First Initial. (Year). Title of article. Title of Journal, volume number(issue number), pages.

Are there any specific formatting differences between the two?

Yes, MLA uses a header with your last name and page number, while APA includes a title page and an abstract. The in-text citations also differ in format.