What are the MLA and APA formatting styles in writing?

MLA (Modern Language Association) and APA (American Psychological Association) are two commonly used formatting styles in academic writing.

MLA is typically used in the humanities, such as literature and languages, while APA is used in the social sciences, such as psychology and sociology.

MLA style includes guidelines for in-text citations, as well as guidelines for formatting the works cited page. In-text citations in MLA typically include the author's last name and the page number(s) of the source. The works cited page should be alphabetized by the author's last name and include the publication date, title of the work, and publication information.

APA style, on the other hand, includes guidelines for in-text citations, as well as guidelines for formatting the reference list. In-text citations in APA typically include the author's last name, publication date, and page number(s) of the source. The reference list should be alphabetized by the author's last name and include the publication date, title of the work, publication information and other relevant information.

It is important to note that the MLA and APA formatting styles have many differences, and that in general, MLA tends to be simpler than APA style.