MLA (Modern Language Association)
* Book:
Author's Last Name, Author's First Name. *Title of Memoir*. Publisher, Year.
*Example:* Angelou, Maya. *I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings*. Random House, 1969.
* In-text citation: (Angelou 123) — replace 123 with the page number.
APA (American Psychological Association)
* Book:
Author's Last Name, Author's First Initial. (Year). *Title of Memoir*. Publisher.
*Example:* Angelou, M. (1969). *I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings*. Random House.
* In-text citation: (Angelou, 1969, p. 123) — replace 123 with the page number.
Chicago (Notes and Bibliography)
* Book:
Author's First Name Last Name, *Title of Memoir* (Publisher, Year), page number.
*Example:* Maya Angelou, *I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings* (Random House, 1969), 123.
* Bibliography:
Author's Last Name, Author's First Name. *Title of Memoir*. Publisher, Year.
*Example:* Angelou, Maya. *I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings*. Random House, 1969.
Key things to remember for all styles:
* Author's Name: Use the author's name as it appears on the title page.
* Title of Memoir: Italicize the title of the memoir.
* Publisher: Include the publisher's name.
* Year of Publication: Include the year the memoir was published.
* Page Numbers (In-text citations): Always include page numbers for direct quotes or specific references.
If your memoir is an edition other than the first, you'll need to include the edition number (e.g., 2nd ed.). If it's part of a series, you'll need to include that information as well. If you're citing a memoir from an online source, you'll also need to include the URL or DOI. Consult your style guide for specific instructions on these variations.