Difference between revisions of "Help:Citations"
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* To ensure that the content of articles can be checked by any reader or editor. | * To ensure that the content of articles can be checked by any reader or editor. | ||
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* To improve the credibility of OutHistory.org. | * To improve the credibility of OutHistory.org. | ||
| + | == When to Cite == | ||
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| + | '''When uploading an image''' | ||
| + | Images must include source details. If you download an image from the web, you should give the URL: | ||
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| + | Source: Downloaded from http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/4280841.stm | ||
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| + | If you got the image from an offline source, you should specify: | ||
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| + | Source: Scanned from public record #5253 on file with Anytown, Somestate public surveyor | ||
== Citation Information: == | == Citation Information: == | ||
| − | + | '''Full citations for books should include:''' | |
* The name of the author or authors | * The name of the author or authors | ||
* The title of the book (in italics) or article (in quotes) | * The title of the book (in italics) or article (in quotes) | ||
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* The name of the publisher and city of publication | * The name of the publisher and city of publication | ||
| + | "Full citations for journal articles should include:" | ||
| + | * Volume number, issue number (where the publication uses them) and page numbers | ||
| − | + | "Full citations for newspaper articles should include:" | |
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* The title of the article in quotes | * The title of the article in quotes | ||
* The author's name | * The author's name | ||
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== Citation Format: == | == Citation Format: == | ||
| − | OutHistory.org encourages the use of footnotes rater than in-text citations. See [http:// | + | OutHistory.org encourages the use of footnotes rater than in-text citations. See [http://209.200.244.13/wiki/Help:Footnotes Footnotes Help on OutHistory.org] |
[[Category:Help Pages]] | [[Category:Help Pages]] | ||
Revision as of 10:11, 16 July 2008
Why 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.
When to Cite
When uploading an image Images must include source details. If you download an image from the web, you should give the URL:
Source: Downloaded from http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/4280841.stm
If you got the image from an offline source, you should specify:
Source: Scanned from public record #5253 on file with Anytown, Somestate public surveyor
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
"Full citations for journal articles should include:"
- Volume number, issue number (where the publication uses them) and page numbers
"Full citations for newspaper articles should 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 Footnotes Help on OutHistory.org
