Check with your professor to find out which citation style is preferred for your research. The most commonly-used style is APA.
When citing your research:
- use a clear format;
- be consistent;
- provide enough information to allow others to identify and find the cited work.
Some databases can generate citations for users after they select a preferred citation style. If you are using one of these databases, be aware that they do not always produce correctly formatted citations. You will have to double-check the citations to make sure they are formatted properly.