How to cite a PDF file?
In MLA or APA or what?
MLA 7th edition..I am using citation machine
I don't know which one of the categories I need to use because I need to show the pages too...
It probably depends on what it's a pdf of ... newspaper, newsletter, book, what?
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/09/
Scroll all the way to the bottom of this webpage. The last two examples are of sources in pdf format.
I am not sure..it has something to do Adoption by LGBT Parents
Its online, should I write Pdf or Web?
Use the webaddress -- follow the directions for an electronic source in the list on the left:
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/
thank you..
How about how to cite a dictionary?
In print? Online?
The whole dictionary? Or an entry in the dictionary?
To cite a PDF file, you can follow the specific citation style required by your academic institution or the guidelines of the publication you are writing for. Generally, you'll need to include key information about the PDF file, including the author(s), title, publication date, and the source or location where the PDF can be accessed. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to cite a PDF file in APA (American Psychological Association) and MLA (Modern Language Association) styles:
APA Style:
1. Begin with the author's last name, followed by a comma and initials. If there is no author listed, start with the title of the PDF.
Example: Smith, J. A.
2. Include the year of publication in parentheses, followed by a period.
Example: (2022).
3. Add the title of the PDF in sentence case, followed by a period.
Example: How to Cite a PDF File.
4. If the PDF has a specific publication or report number, include it in parentheses after the title. If not, omit this part.
Example: (Publication No. XYZ123).
5. Provide the source or location where the PDF can be accessed. Include the URL or DOI (Digital Object Identifier) if available.
Example: Retrieved from https://www.example.com/pdffile.pdf
The complete APA citation for a PDF file would look like this:
Smith, J. A. (2022). How to Cite a PDF File. (Publication No. XYZ123). Retrieved from https://www.example.com/pdffile.pdf
MLA Style:
1. Start with the author's last name, followed by a comma and first name.
Example: Smith, John A.
2. Place the title of the PDF in quotation marks, using title case (capitalize each major word).
Example: "How to Cite a PDF File."
3. Include the title of the overall website or the name of the organization responsible for the PDF, using italics and title case. If none is available, omit this part.
Example: Example Publication.
4. If applicable, specify the version or edition of the PDF file.
Example: 2nd ed.
5. Provide the publication date in day-month-year format.
Example: 25 Jan. 2022.
6. Add the URL or DOI (Digital Object Identifier) where the PDF can be accessed. If using a DOI, omit the URL.
Example: www.example.com/pdffile.pdf
The complete MLA citation for a PDF file would look like this:
Smith, John A. "How to Cite a PDF File." Example Publication, 2nd ed., 25 Jan. 2022, www.example.com/pdffile.pdf.
Remember to adjust the format or style based on the specific requirements of your institution or publication. It's always a good practice to consult the official guidelines or style manual to ensure accuracy.