Review the essay requirements. Ensure you understand the essay's instructions on citation format. For example, the American Psychological Association (APA) style is most commonly used as a writing format for social sciences.
Identify all in-text citations and bibliographic references in your essay paper. Make a list of all citations and ensure you have the appropriate information for your format's guidelines.
Reference your citations according to the guidelines of the required style. For example, APA style has specific citation requirements for all paper elements including in-text citations, online references and articles from periodicals.
Doublecheck your citations before submitting your paper.