This module will help you to identify when citations need to be included in your work
as well as how to recognize the information you will need when completing a citation.
Cite it Right!
Concepts
WHAT?
The three most popular citation styles are...
WHEN?
You need to cite your sources when you...
WHERE?
WHY?
Depending on the citation style, there are 4 ways to include citations in your paper:
HOW?
Different types of materials require different types of citations.
How do you cite an online article using APA, MLA, and Chicago Style?
Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (Year). Title of article. Title of Journal, Volume Number (Issue Number), Pages. http://dx.doi.org/xx.xxx/yyyyy.
Author. “Title of Source.” Title of Container (Journal Title), Number, Publication Date, Location (Pages). Title of Container (Database Name), Location (DOI or URL).
Author Last Name, Author First Name. “Title of Article.” Title of Journal, Volume Number, Issue Number (Year): Pages. Stable URL.
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