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MLA (Modern Language Association) is the style guide used in the academic world in essays and term papers. It's generally used in English, History, Literature, and similar classes.

APA (American Psychological Association) is the style guide used in the academic world for Psychology and Science type courses.

CMOS (Chicaco Manual of Style) is the style guide used by 90% of publishing houses. Most houses also have their own style guide that takes its information from the CMOS and shows only the relevant information.

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