You can cite a specific sentence in an article using a few different methods, depending on the style guide you are following.
Using Parenthetical Citations
- Include the author's last name, year of publication, and page number.
- Example: (Smith, 2023, p. 15).
- If the sentence is from a direct quote, use quotation marks.
- Example: "The study found that the results were statistically significant" (Smith, 2023, p. 15).
Using Footnotes or Endnotes
- Use a superscript number after the sentence to indicate the footnote or endnote.
- Example: The study found that the results were statistically significant.<sup>1</sup>
- Provide the full citation in the footnote or endnote.
- Example: <sup>1</sup> Smith, John. "Title of Article." Journal Name, vol. 10, no. 2, 2023, pp. 10-20.
Using a Direct Quote with a Signal Phrase
- Introduce the quote with a signal phrase that includes the author's name and the year of publication.
- Example: According to Smith (2023), "The study found that the results were statistically significant."
- Include the page number in parentheses after the quote.
- Example: According to Smith (2023), "The study found that the results were statistically significant" (p. 15).
Tips for Citing Sentences
- Always follow the specific guidelines of the style guide you are using.
- Double-check your citations for accuracy.
- Use a citation manager to help you organize and format your citations.