Citation styles are standardized methods of acknowledging the sources of information, ideas, and data used in academic and research writing. They ensure that authors give proper credit to original contributors, maintain academic integrity, avoid plagiarism, and enable readers to locate the cited sources. Different academic disciplines and institutions recommend specific citation styles based on their conventions and research practices. The most commonly used citation styles are APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, IEEE, Vancouver, and OSCOLA. The American Psychological Association (APA) style is one of the most widely used citation formats, especially in the social sciences, education, psychology, business, and nursing. APA follows the author-date system for in-text citations, such as (Sharma, 2023), allowing readers to identify the source quickly. The reference list is arranged alphabetically by the author's surname and includes complete publication details. APA emphasizes the publication year because current research is highly valued in scientific and social science disciplines. The Modern Language Association (MLA) style is commonly used in literature, humanities, cultural studies, and language research. MLA employs an author-page format for in-text citations, such as (Sharma 45), where the page number directs readers to the exact source location. The complete details of all cited works are provided in the "Works Cited" section. MLA focuses more on authorship and page references than publication dates, reflecting the nature of humanities research. The Chicago Manual of Style offers two documentation systems. The Notes and Bibliography system is preferred