I am writing an essay and I have to cite my sources but I don't know how. Can anyone help?
You need to have the each source cited in TWO places:
1. the Works Cited page that is placed after the last page of your paper, and
2. in parentheses in the text of your paper, immediately after the quotation or paraphrase.
For example, if you need to cite a website, this will go on the Works Cited page with proper indentation for the second and following lines:
Du Bois, W.E.B. The Souls of Black Folk. Chicago, 1903. Project Bartleby. Ed. Steven van Leeuwen. Dec. 1995. Columbia U. 2 Dec. 2003
<www.cc.columbia.edu/acis/bartleby/dubois/>.
... and this will go immediately after the quotation or whatever:
(Du Bois)
The information in parentheses in the text needs to be as brief as possible. That's why there's a Works Cited page – for all the details of the listing.
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Here's a good place for information on citing in MLA format:
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Hold your cursor over the words CITING SOURCES in the left column and then click on Electronic Sources/Internet. Many examples will show up. You will get two examples for each type of reference – one for the Works Cited page and one for the parenthetical (in-text) citation.
You can also see what a Works Cited page looks like – click on Sample Works Cited in the left column.
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If you need to cite in APA or another format, go here:
http://nutsandbolts.washcoll.edu/
In the column at the left, scroll down until you see the different topics on evidence and the different styles (MLA, APA, Chicago, etc.).
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This will help you with APA bibliographies.
http://wwwold.ccc.commnet.edu/apa/
Also for APA.
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And here’s an excellent site to give you guidance on how to use quotations well in your papers, long or short: http://www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/handouts/quotations.html
These are also helpful:
http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/lobo2/citationbuilder/citationbuilder.php
http://citationmachine.net/
Of course! I can help you with that. When citing sources in an essay, it is important to give credit to the original authors for their ideas and work. There are various citation styles, such as APA, MLA, Chicago, and Harvard, and the specific formatting will depend on the style required by your instructor or the guidelines of the publication you are writing for.
To cite your sources properly, follow these general steps:
1. Identify the type of source: Is it a book, journal article, website, or something else? Different types of sources may require specific formatting.
2. Gather all relevant information: For each source, collect details such as the author(s)' names, title, publication date, publisher, page numbers, and any other important information.
3. Determine the citation style: Look up the specific guidelines for the citation style you are using. These guidelines will instruct you on how to format your citations correctly.
4. Structure the citation: Based on the guidelines, organize the information you gathered into a proper citation format. This usually involves arranging the elements in a specific order, using punctuation, italics, and other formatting conventions as required by the chosen citation style.
5. Include in-text citations: In addition to the full citations in your bibliography or reference list, you will also need to include brief in-text citations within the body of your essay. These in-text citations typically consist of the author's last name and the page number (e.g., Smith, 2019, p. 45), or other relevant information depending on the citation style.
6. Double-check your citations: Before submitting your essay, make sure to proofread your citations for accuracy and consistency. It is important to provide complete and correct information for each source you cite.
Keep in mind that citation styles can be complex, and it's essential to consult the official guidelines for the specific style you are using. Additionally, many universities and writing centers offer online resources and style guides that can provide further guidance and examples for proper citation formatting.