The Ryerson Writing Centre frequently recommends the APA (American Psychological Association) citation style guide. This style is widely used for academic writing, especially in the social sciences, and it includes guidelines for citing sources both in-text and in the reference list at the end of papers. APA format is known for its author-date citation method and is supported by an official manual that provides comprehensive instructions for research writing and citation formatting.
Other common citation styles such as MLA and Chicago are also popular in academia but the APA style is notably recommended by the Ryerson Writing Centre.
