If you quote, summarize, or paraphrase information from a source, it needs to be cited. There are a number of different citation styles in use and most disciplines tend to have a preferred citation style. APA, MLA, and Chicago are just a few of the citation styles available.

While the formatting might be slightly different between the styles, the same type of information tends to be needed across the styles to cite information sources. See the chart below for types of information you would generally need to cite specific sources (if the information is available for that resource):

Table Created 12/15 by K. Leahy

Interested in using specific citation styles or seeing examples?

Use the drop down menu in the "Citations" tab above to select your citation style, or use the links below:

Ask your professor which citation style you are using in your course!