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Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th edition)

ALA is most often used in the disciplines of education, nursing, and social sciences.

MLA Handbook (8th Edition)

MLA is most often used in the disciplines of english, music, philosophy.

Chicago Manual of Style (17th Edition)

Chicago Style is most often used in the disciplines of history and religion.

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