My teacher has told us a number of times on how to write the "source" for writing a research paper.
I keep forgetting, and I feel a little unnerved when asking her again & again.
Can you please tell me how to write down different sources? Including internet, dictionary, books, and anything else.
Thank you.
http://wwwold.ccc.commnet.edu/mla/
This is a rather old link, but it should forward you to the new URL. Once there, use the list at the left as the table of contents.
Hold your cursor over the words CITING SOURCES and then click on what you need help with -- book, magazine, newspaper, website, or whatever. It will give you explanations and examples for both places to put citation information: one, in the works cited list; two, in the text itself in parentheses.
If you have a specific work that you have questions about, be sure to let us know.
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Another common method can be found through the APA (American Psychological Association).
http://www.library.cornell.edu/newhelp/res_strategy/citing/apa.html
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http://www.apastyle.org/elecsource.html
http://www.dianahacker.com/resdoc/p04_c09_s2.html
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I hope this helps a little more. Thanks for asking.
To properly cite different sources in a research paper, including internet sources, dictionaries, books, and other references, you can use various citation formats such as MLA (Modern Language Association) or APA (American Psychological Association). These formats provide guidelines on how to acknowledge sources in both the works cited list and within the text itself.
For MLA citation style, a comprehensive resource is available at the following link: http://wwwold.ccc.commnet.edu/mla/. This website offers explanations and examples for citing various sources like books, magazines, newspapers, websites, and more. You can explore the different sections by hovering over "CITING SOURCES" in the left menu and selecting the specific source type you need help with.
If you prefer to use the APA citation style, you can refer to websites such as:
- http://www.library.cornell.edu/newhelp/res_strategy/citing/apa.html
- http://www.apastyle.org/elecsource.html
These resources provide guidelines and examples for citing sources in APA style. Another helpful resource for APA citation is Diana Hacker's website: http://www.dianahacker.com/resdoc/p04_c09_s2.html.
By following these resources, you can learn the specific formatting rules for each type of source and easily create citations for your research paper. Remember that it's always a good idea to double-check with your teacher or follow any specific instructions they have given you.