Just as the different subdisciplines of English Studies may require using different databases for research, they also may use different citation styles. Below you will find information on the three major styles used: MLA, APA, and Chicago.
MLA (Modern Language Association) style is commonly used in scholarship on both literature and language topics.
The APA (American Psychological Association) citation style is commonly used in research relating to English education, linguistics, and journalism.
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association by Chicago style is commonly used in history and art. Within English Studies, you will commonly see it used in film studies.
There are two different Chicago methods, so make sure you know which one your professor wants!
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