As you do your research and begin writing, you will need to properly cite the work of scholars that you have referenced. The major professional organizations and journal editors for each academic discipline determine the citation style conventions. Check with your professor and consult the list of citation styles by discipline to determine the appropriate style for your work.
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Citation Style
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Discipline
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Style Resources
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ACS
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Chemistry
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ACS Quick Guide
ACS Style Guide
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AIP
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Physics
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AIP Style Guide
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AMS
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Mathematics & Statistics
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AMS Style Guide
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APA
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Aging Studies & Gerontology, Business, Economics, Education, Emergency Health Health & Human Services, Geography, Global Studies, Information Systems, Psychology, Political Science, Sociology, Social Work
*Biology (upper level classes CSE)
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APA Quick Guide
APA Purdue Online Writing Lab
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Chicago/Turabian
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Ancient Studies, Anthropology, Asian Studies, Dance, Gender & Women’s Studies, History, Music, Visual Art
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Chicago Quick Guide
Chicago Manual of Style
Chicago Purdue Online Writing Lab
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IEEE
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Computer Science, Engineering
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IEEE Style Manual
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MLA
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American Studies, English, Intercultural Communication, Global Studies, Languages, Media & Communication, Political Science, Theatre
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MLA Quick Guide
MLA Purdue Online Writing Lab
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For additional guidance in citing primary sources, see the UMBC Citing Primary Sources guide.
