Urban Studies

Different disciplines often use different citation styles. The most common are APA Style (widely used across the social sciences), APSA Style (developed by the American Political Science Association), and Chicago Style.

Use the guides and examples below for each style. Always check your syllabus or ask your professor which style to use before you start writing.

These links offer advice for using APA Style and have enough information for most student papers.

Use these resources to format in-text citations and reference lists in APSA Style (author–date). Always confirm the required style in your syllabus.