College Composition / Unit 24 CMP 0581 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Documentation Styles by Discipline
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The idea
Each discipline follows a documentation style set by its own authority.
In practice
Languages and literature use MLA; the social sciences and education use APA; history, religion, fine arts and business often use Chicago; other fields, such as the life sciences, medicine and law, have their own styles.
Where people slip
Always check which style your instructor requires; publishers may also have a house style.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
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