Citation Guides
Learn how to cite sources correctly in APA, MLA, and Chicago formats
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Welcome to the CiteForge citation guides! Here you'll find comprehensive information about the three most popular citation formats used in academic writing. Whether you're working on a high school essay, college paper, or research publication, we've got you covered.
Citation Format Guides
APA 7 Style
American Psychological Association format, 7th edition. Most popular for social sciences, psychology, education, and business.
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MLA 9 Style
Modern Language Association format, 9th edition. Standard for high school, English literature, and humanities.
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Chicago Style
Chicago Manual of Style, 17th edition. Preferred for history, humanities, and some social sciences. Includes both Notes-Bibliography and Author-Date systems.
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Choosing Your Format
How to Cite Specific Sources
How to Cite a Website
Learn the basics of citing web sources, blogs, and online articles
How to Cite a Book
Citing books, e-books, and chapters with ISBN lookup tips
How to Cite a Journal Article
Academic articles, DOI formatting, and database sources
How to Cite YouTube Videos
Video citations for YouTube, streaming services, and online videos
Quick Tips
Which format should I use?
- APA - Social sciences, psychology, education, nursing, business
- MLA - High school, English literature, language studies, humanities
- Chicago - History, art history, music, some humanities
Always check your assignment guidelines or ask your instructor which format to use.
Disclaimer: These guides provide general information. Always verify citations against official style manuals or your institution's requirements.
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