MLA, APA, and Chicago all have distinct and specific rules for citing your sources.

To help you learn the different formats for citation, here are some documentation formatting resources. More information may be found on the Learning Centre Links page.

• Use MLA for English and literature disciplines. Click here for MLA handout.

• Use APA for most social sciences. Click here for APA handout.

• Use Chicago for history, classics, and music. Click here for Chicago Style handout.

IMPORTANT: Your instructor has the final say as to which style guide (and which elements of that particular style) is appropriate for the assignment in question. You should consult your course syllabus or your instructor if you have any questions about which style guide to use.