For sociology projects and essays, you're typically expected to use one of two styles: ASA or APA. If your professor asks you to use APA--the style of the American Psychological Association--then consult the following resources.  

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, in two formats, MS Word or PDF.

You can 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).