Use the citation style required by your assignment or publication
Include an in-text citation when you mention information from the article
Put the author’s last name and publication year in APA style
Put the author’s last name and page number in MLA style
Put a superscript number or footnote in Chicago style
Add a full reference entry in the bibliography or works cited page
Match the punctuation, capitalization, and formatting rules of the chosen style
Cite direct quotes with quotation marks and a page number if required
Cite paraphrased ideas even if you do not quote the article directly
Include all authors if the style guide requires it
Use the article title, journal name, volume, issue, date, and page numbers in the reference list when needed