Module 5: Citation Styles: A Comparison
- Different citation styles are used in different areas of study. The style you use depends on the instructions from your professor, your boss, or the journal to which you are submitting for publication.
- Two of the major styles are APA (American Psychological Association) and MLA (Modern Language Association). Take a look at these examples.
APA Style
Tynes, J. R. (2006). Performance enhancing substances: Effects, regulations, and the pervasive efforts to control doping in major league baseball. Journal of Legal Medicine, 27, 493-509. doi:10.1080/01947640601021113
- Uses author's initials instead of first name
- Capitalizes only the first word in title and subtitle
- Does not include name of database
- Includes digital object identifier (DOI) when available
MLA Style
Tynes, Jarred R. (2006). Performance enhancing substances: Effects, Regulations, and the Pervasive Efforts to Control Doping in Major League Baseball." Journal of Legal Medicine 27.4 (2006): 493-509. Academic Search Premier. Web. 13 May 2012.
- Uses first name of author, not initials
- Capitalizes all major words in the title and subtitle
- Includes name of the database
- Indicates whether you used a print or web version
- Includes date of access