Modern Languages Association style (MLA) and American Psychological Association style (APA) are the two commonly used styles for high school and college coursework. If you are writing a paper you will want to cite properly and follow the guidelines according the style that your teacher has assigned. If you're not sure which style to use, there is a direct way to decide.
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Ask your teacher which style she prefers if it is not written in the directions.
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Use APA style if your paper has a scientific or research theme in economics, social sciences, psychology, business or medical subjects.
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Use MLA style for a paper in a liberal arts or humanities subject, such as literature or communications.