If I'm paraphrasing a whole paragraph of information, would my in-text citation at the end be inside the period of my last sentence or outside?
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/
Use the list of links at the left as the table of contents, and read the sections on in-text citations.
Let us know what you decide.
I read through it. I think the period will come after the citation. Am I correct?
Yes, you're correct. =)
When you are paraphrasing a whole paragraph of information and providing an in-text citation, the placement of the citation depends on the citation style you are using (e.g., MLA, APA, Chicago). I will explain the general principles based on common citation styles.
1. MLA Style: In MLA style, the in-text citations are usually placed outside the period. This means the citation comes after the closing punctuation of the paraphrased sentence.
Example:
Original sentence: "This is some information from the paragraph." (Author, Year).
Paraphrased sentence: The paragraph contains various information (Author, Year).
2. APA Style: In APA style, the in-text citations are generally placed inside the period. This means you should include the citation before the closing punctuation.
Example:
Original sentence: "This is some information from the paragraph" (Author, Year).
Paraphrased sentence: The paragraph contains various information (Author, Year).
3. Chicago Style: In Chicago style (both notes and author-date systems), the in-text citations are usually placed outside the period.
Example:
Original sentence: "This is some information from the paragraph." (Author, Year).
Paraphrased sentence: The paragraph contains various information. (Author, Year)
Remember, it is important to consult the specific guidelines provided by your institution or the citation style guide to ensure the correct placement of in-text citations.