Place the footnote marker in the text where the citation is needed
Use the citation style required by your format guide
Include the full source details in the footnote
Match the footnote punctuation and capitalization rules of the citation style
Use shortened citations for repeated sources if the style allows it
Include page numbers for direct quotes or specific references
Keep footnote formatting consistent throughout the document
Add the footnote entry at the bottom of the page or in the notes section
Make sure every footnote corresponds to a source in the bibliography or reference list if required