Research paper citation question.

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the appropriate citation style for an academic paper in biochemistry, with considerations for different contexts such as journal submissions, class assignments, and competitions.

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  • Technical explanation, Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about the citation style to use for an academic paper in biochemistry.
  • Another participant suggests that the citation style depends on the journal to which the manuscript will be submitted, recommending checking the journal's "for authors" section for guidance.
  • A different participant advises that for class submissions, it is best to consult with a teaching assistant or professor, noting that a standard scientific citation style, such as that used by the American Chemical Society, may be appropriate.
  • A later reply indicates that the original poster is considering using the ACS citation style for a competition.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that the citation style should align with the specific requirements of the journal or context, but there is no consensus on a single citation style as different contexts may require different approaches.

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Does anyone know what citation I should use for an academic paper in biochemistry?(like MLA, ALA, or what?)
 
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That depends on the journal you will be submitting your manuscript to. You will need to look at the "for authors" section on the journal website, it should have all the necessary information there. I recommend using something like Endnote which allows you to quickly reformat your references with the click of a button.
 
If you are submitting to a journal, you should use that journal's citation style. If it's a class for a paper, you should ask your teaching assistant or professor. It would likely be similar to a standard scientific citation style, like one used by the American Chemical Society.
 
Its for a competition, I think I'm going to use ACS
 

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