A citation or bibliography is a reference to any published book, article, web page, or other item, with sufficient detail to enable the reader to locate the source used in writing those works which are alphabetically organized with essential general information that can be found. The citation reveals the quality of the works that support one's writing which allows the reader to make a better assessment of one's topic. Thesis StatementMany authoritative bodies have created rules and conventions to document the sources of information used in writing of any kind. This citation style helps identify and credit the sources used in writing that work and allows the reader to verify and further access the cited work. To maintain honesty in academic research it is important to cite the work of others, otherwise knowingly representing the work of others as one's own is treated as requiring the work as one's own, and this type of misrepresentation also degrades the quality of the article. :APA: Developed for use in science to assist in reading comprehension and create a standard format for research articles.ASA: Specifically aimed at sociological articles for publication in the journals of the American Sociological Association.CMSO: This style covers all editorial aspects from Using American English grammar to prepare documents. Harvard Citation Style: This is a recommendation from the British Standard Institution used primarily for social science bibliographies. Some Important Citation Styles Different organizations or institutions have developed their own citation styles to suit their individual needs. In general, all citation styles can be...... middle of the article ......f) The research guide should recommend the researcher: It is the duty of the research guides to recommend the preferred citation format for the thesis and dissertation and communication of the same to the researchers.g) Organization of Seminars, Conferences and Workshops on the citation of sources: The Library and the Schools of Information Sciences of various universities can consider organizing workshops and seminars on the citation of sources to educate all types of authors and people in general. Other bodies in consultation with Library and Information Science Professional may also think along these lines. Conclusion: In case of different citation style, it will be better not to think about designing and developing a new standard format, rather if the deviations are already there You should try to correct it with the established format, since in many cases there are scopes.