Citation Guides
Clear, practical citation guides for MLA, APA, Chicago, and website sources. Each guide includes complete format rules, worked examples, and in-text citation patterns.
MLA Format Guide (9th Edition)
Complete MLA 9th edition formatting guide with in-text citations, Works Cited examples, and paper formatting rules for students and researchers.
Read guide →APA Format Guide (7th Edition)
Complete APA 7th edition formatting guide with in-text citations, reference list examples, and paper formatting rules for psychology, education, and social sciences.
Read guide →Chicago Citation Format Guide
Complete Chicago citation guide covering Notes-Bibliography and Author-Date systems with footnotes, endnotes, and bibliography examples for history, arts, and sciences.
Read guide →How to Cite a Website (MLA, APA, Chicago)
Learn how to cite websites in MLA, APA, and Chicago format with examples for author known, no author, no date, and organizational sources.
Read guide →Why citation format matters
Consistent, accurate citations establish credibility, allow readers to verify sources, and protect you from academic misconduct. Whether your institution requires MLA, APA, or Chicago, each system has its own logic — once you understand the underlying pattern, citing any source becomes straightforward. These guides walk you through every common source type with real examples you can adapt.