In-Text Citations

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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, typically including the author's last name and the page number.

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Why are in-text citations important?

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In-text citations are important because they give credit to the original authors, help avoid plagiarism, and allow readers to locate the full source in the bibliography.

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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 page number from which the information was taken.

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How do you format an in-text citation for a work by one author?

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For a work by one author, format the in-text citation as (Author's Last Name Page Number), e.g., (Smith 23).

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How do you format an in-text citation for a work by two authors?

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For a work by two authors, format the in-text citation as (Author1's Last Name and Author2's Last Name Page Number), e.g., (Smith and Jones 45).

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How do you format an in-text citation for a work with three or more authors?

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For a work with three or more authors, use the first author's last name followed by 'et al.' and the page number, e.g., (Smith et al. 67).

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What is a direct quote in relation to 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.

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What is a paraphrase in relation to in-text citations?

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A paraphrase is a restatement of information from a source in your own words, which also requires an in-text citation.

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What is the difference between a full citation and an in-text citation?

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A full citation provides complete details about a source in the bibliography, while an in-text citation provides a brief reference within the text.

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What is the correct format for citing a source with no author?

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If there is no author, use the title of the work in the in-text citation, e.g., ("Title of Work" Page Number).