Citing print sources is essential for giving credit to the authors whose work you use and for allowing readers to find the original source. You can cite print sources in various ways, depending on the style guide you're using. Here are some common methods:
MLA (Modern Language Association)
- In-text citation: (Author's Last Name Page Number)
- Example: (Smith 12)
- Works Cited entry:
- Author's Last Name, First Name. Title of Book. City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication.
- Example: Smith, John. The History of Literature. New York: Penguin, 2005.
APA (American Psychological Association)
- In-text citation: (Author's Last Name, Year of Publication)
- Example: (Smith, 2005)
- Reference list entry:
- Author's Last Name, First Initial. (Year of Publication). Title of Book. City of Publication: Publisher.
- Example: Smith, J. (2005). The History of Literature. New York: Penguin.
Chicago
- In-text citation: (Author's Last Name, Year of Publication)
- Example: (Smith 2005)
- Bibliography entry:
- Author's Last Name, First Name. Title of Book. City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication.
- Example: Smith, John. The History of Literature. New York: Penguin, 2005.
Remember to:
- Check the specific style guide you're using for the exact formatting rules.
- Be consistent in your citations throughout your work.
- Use accurate and complete information for all sources.
