Whether you use MLA or APA style, how your documentation should appear?

In both MLA and APA style, documentation should appear as in-text citations within the body of the text, as well as a corresponding list of references or works cited at the end of the document.

In MLA style, in-text citations include the author's last name and the page number of the source, while the works cited list includes full bibliographic information for each source cited.

In APA style, in-text citations include the author's last name and the publication year of the source, while the reference list includes full bibliographic information for each source cited.

Overall, documentation should be consistent, accurate, and properly formatted according to the specific guidelines of the chosen citation style.

MLA (Modern Language Association) Style

In-Text Citations:

- Parenthetical citations include the author's last name and page number(s) of the source: (Smith 34-35)
- If the author's name is mentioned in the text, include only the page number(s): (... the author argues (Smith 34)).

Works Cited Page:

- List all sources alphabetically by the author's last name.
- Use hanging indents and double spacing.
- Include all publication information (publisher, date of publication, etc.) according to the MLA guidelines.

APA (American Psychological Association) Style

In-Text Citations:

- Parenthetical citations include the author's last name, year of publication, and page number(s) of the source: (Smith, 2023, p. 34)
- If the author's name is mentioned in the text, include only the year and page number(s): (... the author argues (Smith, 2023, p. 34)).

References Page:

- List all sources alphabetically by the author's last name.
- Use a hanging indent for the second and subsequent lines of each entry.
- Include all publication information (publisher, date of publication, etc.) according to the APA guidelines.