A citation style defines the necessary information for a citation, how the information is ordered, and what format citations should follow. If you're not sure, check with your instructor. In PolyU, citation styles commonly used by various disciplines are listed below:
| Subject |
Commonly used citation style |
| Applied Science & Textiles (FAST) |
APA / Harvard |
| Business (FB) |
APA / Harvard |
| Construction & Environment (FCE) |
IEEE / Harvard |
| Engineering (FENG) |
IEEE / APA |
| Health Sciences & Social Sciences (FHSS) |
APA |
| Humanities (FH) |
APA / MLA |
| School of Design (SD) |
APA |
| School of Hotel & Tourism Management (SHTM) |
APA |
