APA 7th · MLA 9th · Chicago 17th
| Style | In-Text | Used In |
|---|---|---|
| APA 7th | (Smith, 2024) | Psychology, Sciences, Business |
| MLA 9th | (Smith 45) | Humanities, Literature, Arts |
| Chicago | Footnotes or (Smith 2024) | History, some Humanities |
| Mistake | Correct |
|---|---|
| Forgetting italics on titles | Book/journal titles in italics |
| Wrong date format | APA: (2024). MLA: 2024. |
| Missing DOI or URL | Always include for online sources |
| Inconsistent style mixing | Pick ONE style for entire paper |