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== When To Cite == | == When To Cite == | ||
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Full citations for books should include: | Full citations for books should include: | ||
| − | * | + | * The name of the author or authors |
| − | * | + | * The title of the book (in italics) or article (in quotes) |
| − | * | + | * The date of publication |
| − | * The name of the publisher | + | * Page number(s) |
| − | + | * The name of the publisher and city of publication | |
| − | * volume number, issue number (where the publication uses them) and page numbers | + | |
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| + | For journal articles include: | ||
| + | * volume number, issue number (where the publication uses them) and page numbers | ||
Citations for newspaper articles typically include: | Citations for newspaper articles typically include: | ||
| − | * | + | * The title of the article in quotes |
| − | * | + | * The author's name |
| − | * | + | * The name of the newspaper in italics |
| − | * | + | * Date of publication |
| − | * | + | * Page number(s) |
| − | * | + | * A comment with the date you retrieved it if it is online |
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| + | == Citation Format: == | ||
| + | OutHistory.org encourages the use of footnotes rater than in-text citations. See | ||
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Revision as of 09:56, 16 July 2008
When To Cite
- To ensure that the content of articles can be checked by any reader or editor.
- To show that your edit is not original research and to reduce editorial disputes.
- To avoid claims of plagiarism and copying.
- To help users find additional information on the topic.
- To ensure that material about living persons complies with biography policy.
- To improve the credibility of OutHistory.org.
Citation Information:
Full citations for books should include:
- The name of the author or authors
- The title of the book (in italics) or article (in quotes)
- The date of publication
- Page number(s)
- The name of the publisher and city of publication
For journal articles include:
- volume number, issue number (where the publication uses them) and page numbers
Citations for newspaper articles typically include:
- The title of the article in quotes
- The author's name
- The name of the newspaper in italics
- Date of publication
- Page number(s)
- A comment with the date you retrieved it if it is online
Citation Format:
OutHistory.org encourages the use of footnotes rater than in-text citations. See
