But how do you choose the right citation style for your discipline and audience? Two of the most common styles are MLA and APA, which have different rules and formats for in-text citations.

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MLA style uses a works cited system, which means you cite the author's last name and the page number in parentheses within the text, and provide a works cited list at the end of the paper.