Common Citation Styles:
* APA (American Psychological Association): This style is widely used in social sciences, education, and psychology. It features author-date citations within the text and a reference list with hanging indents.
* MLA (Modern Language Association): This style is commonly used in humanities subjects such as literature, language, and composition. It uses author-page citations within the text and a reference list in alphabetical order.
* Chicago (or Turabian): This style is used in humanities, social sciences, and some STEM fields. It features footnotes or endnotes within the text and a bibliography at the end of the paper.
* Vancouver: This style is often used in medicine and other biomedical fields. It uses numbered citations within the text and a reference list with numbered entries.
General Formatting:
* Alphabetical order: References are typically listed alphabetically by the first author's last name.
* Hanging indents: Most styles use hanging indents, where the first line of each entry is flush with the margin and subsequent lines are indented.
* Consistent formatting: Use the same format for all entries, including capitalization, punctuation, and italics.
* Complete information: Each reference should include all necessary information to locate the source, including author(s), title, publication year, and publication details.
Example (APA Style):
Journal Article:
Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year). Title of article. *Journal Name*, *Volume*(Issue), pages. https://doi.org/xxxxx
Book:
Author, A. A. (Year). *Book title*. Publisher.
Website:
Author, A. A. (Year, Month Day). *Title of page*. Website Name. https://www.website.com/page
Important Note: The specific formatting details will vary depending on the citation style you are using. Consult a style guide or online resource for complete instructions on how to format your references.