For sociology projects and essays, you're typically expected to use one of two styles, ASA or APA. Check with your professor to learn which s/he wants used on a given assignment, then consult one of the following resources. 

ASA (American Sociological Association) style

• The ASA Style Guide (7th edition, published in 2022) is available at the Reference Desk under this call number: HM569 .A54 2022.  This is the authoritative guide for ASA style. 
• For a "cheat sheet" to ASA style, refer to the Library Quick Guide for ASA style, available in two formats, MS Word or PDF.

APA (American Psychological Association) style

• The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th edition, published in 2020) is available at the Reference Desk under this call number: BF76.7 .P83 2020  This is the authoritative guide for APA style.  
• For a "cheat sheet" to APA style, refer to the Library Quick Guide for APA style, available at the left in two formats, MS Word or PDF.

You can also use RefWorks to organize references you collect while conducting research, cite the references in your essay, and compile a bibliography according to the citation style of your choice.  Open RefWorks to get started, or consult our RefWorks Guide for more information (including the Group Code for CSULA).