Which citation format should I use when writing for Kogod School of Business professors?
The answer is a bit complicated. Here are some guidelines. • Defer to your professor. If your professor specifies a particular citation format, of course you should use it. This website is a good place to start. You can also consult the style manuals in the AU Library’s reference section (on the first floor to the right of the reference desk). • If your professor does not specify a particular style, use APA. APA, the formatting style of the American Psychological Association, is the most commonly used method of citing sources in the social sciences. It requires that you cite information within the text (in contrast to creating separate footnotes). It is the most commonly used style in business writing. • Here is a sample student marketing paper that uses APA. • If you’re told to use footnotes, use Chicago/Turabian. Here’s a sample student paper using Chicago/Turabian and additional examples. • This website from textbook author Diana Hacker is also very helpful • The AU library has a he
