In-Text Citation PRACTICE

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What is an in-text citation?

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An in-text citation is a brief reference within the text of a paper that indicates the source of information or ideas, allowing readers to locate the full citation in the bibliography.

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When should you use an in-text citation?

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You should use an in-text citation whenever you quote, paraphrase, or summarize information from a source.

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What information is typically included in an in-text citation?

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An in-text citation usually includes the author's last name and the year of publication, or just the author's last name if the year is already mentioned in the text.

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How do you cite a source with one author in-text?

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For a source with one author, include the author's last name and the year of publication in parentheses, e.g., (Smith, 2020).

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How do you cite a source with two authors in-text?

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For a source with two authors, include both last names separated by 'and', e.g., (Smith and Jones, 2020).

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How do you cite a source with three or more authors in-text?

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For a source with three or more authors, include the first author's last name followed by 'et al.', e.g., (Smith et al., 2020).

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What is the correct format for citing a webpage in-text?

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For a webpage, include the author's last name and the year of publication, e.g., (Johnson, 2021). If no author is available, use the title of the webpage.

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How do you cite a source with no author in-text?

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If there is no author, use the title of the work in quotation marks followed by the year, e.g., ('Study Guide', 2020).

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What is the purpose of in-text citations?

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The purpose of in-text citations is to give credit to the original authors and to provide readers with a way to locate the sources used in the research.

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What is a direct quote in the context of in-text citations?

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A direct quote is the exact wording taken from a source, which must be enclosed in quotation marks and followed by an in-text citation.