Citation styles define how citations or references are organized and formatted within a paper. The three most commonly used citation styles in higher education include:
If you are not sure which one to use, ask your instructor what citation style she or he prefers you to use for your assignments. This guide contains examples of common MLA and CMS citations. For additional examples, download the linked handouts below.
Recommended guides to the MLA and CMS styles.
Print copies of the official CMS and MLA Style Guides are always available for in-library use at the Simpson and Meyer Libraries.