What citation style should I use?

If your instructor does not indicate a preference, we often recommend using the ASA (American Sociological Association) style, since that is most familiar to your professors. Here is a link to an abbreviated version of the ASA Style Guide.  While the specific style you use may not matter to professors, it is very important that  you use a standardized style of citation correctly and consistently.  This enables your reader to verify your source materials, and will help you avoid plagiarism.