How to cite a source?
To properly cite a source, most styles have two necessary components: the in-text citation which corresponds to a specific source in the reference list or cited works list.
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In-text citations
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Example 1 |
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| Reference list or cited works list | ||
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Example 2 |
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| Can you find the full bibliographic citations of the in-text citations (Example 1) from the reference list (Example 2)? | ||
Citations may look different, depending on what was being cited and which style was being used. Ask your teacher which style you should use before you start writing your assignment. Also, remember to be consistent! Follow the same citation style throughout the whole paper.
Citation style
There are many types of citation styles. We will introduce three commonly used citation styles in this guide.
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APA (American Psychological Association) - used in Psychology, Education, Business and the Social Sciences disciplines;
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Chicago Manual of Style - the notes and bibliography system is preferred in Humanities courses; the author-date system is preferred in Sciences and Social Sciences disciplines;
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MLA (Modern Language Association) - commonly used in Humanities courses.
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