Choose the citation style required by your teacher or institution
Place the footnote number immediately after the sentence or phrase being cited
Insert the footnote using your word processor’s footnote tool or add a superscript number manually
Put the corresponding note at the bottom of the page
Include the source details in the footnote
Use the correct format for books, articles, websites, or other sources
Keep footnotes concise and relevant
Use the same numbering sequence throughout the essay
Make sure each footnote matches its in-text reference
Check formatting, spacing, and punctuation before submitting