what should i do if i am in doubt about what form a reference should take

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anonymous · Answer

Consult appropriate websites for Citation practices for your particular discipline. Basic academic practice.

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Ask academics, support Assistant for help on.

anonymous · Answer

Depends on the Prof - if they leave you the option, first try to find an article that they have published (should be links at the professors web page at your university). Otherwise, for the social sciences (history, poli sci, philosophy, etc.) use Chicago. For English and languages use MLA, and use APA for science.