If you are being asked to cite your work in the Council of Science Editors' format, check out Council of Science Editors (CSE) Style.

You may also want to use the print edition of Scientific Style and Format: The CSE Manual for Authors, Editors and Publishers.

If you are being asked to cite your work in APA, check out the Biology Research Guide - Cite Sources.

You may also want to use the print edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association.