By date of publication

By author's last name

By title of the work

By type of source

To make the paper look longer

To ensure consistency and clarity

To confuse the reader

To save space

Choose a citation style

Write a summary of each source

List sources in any order

Include only books

Mix them in one list

Choose one style for consistency

Use a different style for each source

Ignore citation styles

To improve grammar

To enhance word choice

To increase word count

To simplify language

Use only short sentences

Mix short and long sentences

Avoid using complex sentences

Use only compound sentences

Fixing grammar errors

Improving word choice

Clarifying thesis and main points

Ensuring consistent style