* Order: Alphabetical by author's last name (most common), or numerical if using numbered citations in the text.
* Author names: Order, punctuation (e.g., commas, ampersands), capitalization.
* Publication information: Journal title, volume, issue, pages, year, publisher, location, DOI, URL, etc. The specific elements required and their order vary by style.
* Punctuation: The use of commas, periods, colons, etc., between different elements of the citation is style-specific.
* Formatting: Font size, spacing, indentation, hanging indents (where the second and subsequent lines of an entry are indented).
To get the correct format:
1. Identify your citation style: Your instructor or publisher will specify the required style.
2. Consult a style guide: Look for a comprehensive style guide for your chosen citation style. These are often available online or in libraries. For example:
* APA: Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association
* MLA: MLA Handbook
* Chicago: Chicago Manual of Style
3. Use citation management software: Software like Zotero, Mendeley, or EndNote can help you format your citations and bibliography automatically according to your chosen style.
Without knowing your required style, I cannot provide a specific example. However, a general example (which is *not* consistent with any specific style) might look like this:
Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year). *Title of work*. Publisher.
This is merely illustrative. Do not use this as a template. Always refer to the official style guide.