I'm writing a paper for a class outside my major, and I'm not sure which citation style to use. A writing guide says: “Different disciplines have different preferences: APA for social sciences, MLA for humanities, Chicago for history, IEEE for engineering” . But what about interdisciplinary research? I'm combining sociology and public health. Do I pick one style or try to hybridize?
A professor said: “Follow the style of the journal or field you're writing for. If you're submitting to a sociology journal, use ASA. If it's a public health journal, use AMA. If you're not sure, ask your professor.”
Another tip: “Use a citation manager like Zotero or EndNote. You can switch styles with one click. It saves so much time.”
I'm also worried about formatting consistency. A reviewer said: “The worst thing is mixing styles. Pick one and stick to it. Every in-text citation must match the reference list.”
For those who write across disciplines, how do you manage citation styles? Do you have a go-to style, or do you switch for each paper? Any tips for avoiding mistakes? I'm tired of losing points on formatting.
A professor said: “Follow the style of the journal or field you're writing for. If you're submitting to a sociology journal, use ASA. If it's a public health journal, use AMA. If you're not sure, ask your professor.”
Another tip: “Use a citation manager like Zotero or EndNote. You can switch styles with one click. It saves so much time.”
I'm also worried about formatting consistency. A reviewer said: “The worst thing is mixing styles. Pick one and stick to it. Every in-text citation must match the reference list.”
For those who write across disciplines, how do you manage citation styles? Do you have a go-to style, or do you switch for each paper? Any tips for avoiding mistakes? I'm tired of losing points on formatting.