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Citation Style Guide
APA Style (7th Ed)
Brown, B. (2018). *Dare to lead: Brave work, tough conversations, whole hearts*. Random House.
Standard for social sciences, psychology, and education.
MLA Style (9th Ed)
Brown, Brené. *Dare to Lead: Brave Work, Tough Conversations, Whole Hearts*. Random House, 2018.
Standard for humanities, literature, and liberal arts.
Chicago Style
Brown, Brené. *Dare to Lead*. New York: Random House, 2018.
Standard for history and fine arts.
Which Style Should You Use?
| Subject Area | Recommended Style |
|---|---|
| Psychology, Social Sciences | APA |
| Literature, Languages, Humanities | MLA |
| History, Fine Arts | Chicago |
| Business, Economics | APA or Harvard |