APA vs Chicago Citation Style: Side-by-Side Comparison Chart (2026)
What Is APA Style? APA stands for American Psychological Association. It’s the citation and formatting standard created by psychologists and researchers who wanted a consistent way to present research across the social sciences. APA (7th edition) = parenthetical author-year citations, sentence case titles, used in social sciences, education, and nursing. Chicago (18th edition) = footnote/endnote […] Read more >>