I have a report that I need to do using superscripts for my sources. Do I have to put a superscript after every sentence? Or can I put in like 3 sentences from a source and put the superscript in at the end of the 3rd sentence?
Hope that made sense.
If those three sentences are sequential in one quotation or paraphrase, then yes, put the reference at the end of the third sentence.
If each sentence is from a different place in the quoted material (that is, different places in a book or magazine or whatever), then each one will need to be referenced separately.
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To properly cite your sources using superscripts in your report, you generally have two options.
1. Sequential Quotation or Paraphrase: If the three sentences you mentioned are part of a sequential quotation or paraphrase from the same source, you can place the superscript at the end of the third sentence. This indicates that all three sentences are derived from that particular source.
Example: "According to Smith, 'quote sentence one. Quote sentence two. Quote sentence three.'^1"
2. Separate Sources: If each sentence is from different sources or different parts of a source, then you will need to reference each one separately. In this case, you will need to place the superscript after each sentence.
Example: "The first sentence comes from source A^1, the second sentence comes from source B^2, and the third sentence comes from source C^3."
Please note that the specific style guide or formatting requirements of your report may have more precise guidelines for citations. It is always advisable to consult the guidelines provided by your instructor, institution, or the style guide (such as APA or MLA) that you are following for your report.