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Using APA and MLA
Documentation Styles
3 Apply APA style or MLA style to your own
research paper.
When you write a college research paper, you will likely be asked to
use one of two documentation styles: APA (American Psychological
Association) style or MLA (Modern Language Association) style. In
general, APA style is used in the fields of psychology, sociology,
business, economics, nursing, and criminal justice. MLA style is used
in the fields of English language and literature, media studies, and
cultural studies.
Why Use a Documentation Style?
Documentation styles help you document, or cite, sources that you
use in your research. When you quote sources or paraphrase the
ideas of other writers, it is important to carefully acknowledge your
