What are the main differences between citation styles?

What are the main differences between citation styles like APA, MLA, and Chicago?

APA is commonly used in social sciences, focusing on the date of publication. MLA is favored in humanities, emphasizing authorship. Chicago style is versatile, often used in history and some social sciences, with two systems: notes-bibliography and author-date.

Can you give me an example of how to cite a book in each style?

Sure! In APA, it’s: Last, F. M. (Year Published). Title of work. Publisher. In MLA: Last Name, First Name. Title of Work. Publisher, Year. In Chicago: Last Name, First Name. Title of Work. Place of publication: Publisher, Year.

What about citing journal articles?

In APA: Last, F. M. (Year). Title of article. Title of Journal, volume(issue), page range. In MLA: Last Name, First Name. "Title of Article." Title of Journal, vol. number, no. number, Year, pages. In Chicago: Last Name, First Name. "Title of Article." Title of Journal volume number, no. number (Year): page range.

Are there any specific rules for online sources?

Yes, online sources often require a retrieval date in APA, while MLA includes the URL. Chicago may require access dates and URLs depending on the format.