Gather all sources used in your work
Record the author’s full name
Record the title of the book, article, website, or source
Record the publication date
Record the publisher or website name
Record the page numbers if applicable
Record the URL if the source is online
Record the date you accessed the online source if required
Arrange sources in alphabetical order by author’s last name
Follow the required citation style
Use consistent formatting throughout
Check punctuation, italics, and capitalization carefully
Include only sources actually used in the work