Your course instruction will let you know which citation format to use. Here are a few typically used in science literature: 

For more citation styles, visit the ZSR Citation & Style Guide page

Citing sources is crucial in continuing the scientific research conversation. This page will help you correctly cite your references as well as understand WHY we do so. Also, if you haven't downloaded Zotero yet to help you manage your citations, don't delay. It's a game changer when it comes to resource organization and both in-text citations and bibliography development.