In academic writing, you need to know about citations and formatting styles.
Citations
- Citations refer to the way you credit resources, like noting the author, title, and page numbers when you quote or paraphrase material. APA (American Psychological Association) and MLA (Modern Language Association) are two different citation styles often used for physics writing. To learn about these guidelines, visit our APA and MLA citation guides to learn how to cite with these styles.
Formatting
- Formatting refers to the way that elements of a report are arranged, such as font size, typeface, spacing, and margins. Some people writing about topics in physics use a format called White Paper Style. You can learn about the standards for this formatting system by visiting our White Paper Style Guide.
Every course is unique, so check with your professor about which citation style or paper format they prefer before starting your assignment.
We also suggest reaching out to the Writing Center for in-depth advice on citation and formatting.
