What are the differences between APA and MLA citation styles?

What are the differences between APA and MLA citation styles?

APA (American Psychological Association) is commonly used in social sciences, while MLA (Modern Language Association) is used in humanities. APA emphasizes the date of publication, while MLA focuses on the author and page number.

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

Sure! In APA, a book citation looks like this: Lastname, F. M. (Year). Title of work. Publisher. In MLA, it would be: Lastname, Firstname. Title of Work. Publisher, Year.

What about citing articles from journals?

For APA, it would be: Lastname, F. M. (Year). Title of article. Title of Journal, volume(issue), page range. In MLA, it would be: Lastname, Firstname. "Title of Article." Title of Journal, vol. number, no. number, Year, pages.

Are there any specific formatting differences I should know about?

Yes, APA uses a title page and abstract, while MLA does not. MLA requires a header with your last name and page number, whereas APA has a running head.