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Reading Citations

Citations represent more than just books and magazines. You will find citations for many different information types, including any written, spoken, or broadcast sources. These include websites, a single chapter from a book, the text of law or treaty, an interview, or even a video. Accurate citations allow you to track down the most difficult-to-find sources, wherever they may be located.

First, click on the source types below for clues on how to read citations.