1. The Quote: You include the actual quote within your writing, enclosed in quotation marks.
2. The Citation: Right after the quote, you provide a citation that tells the reader where the quote came from. This citation should be formatted according to a specific style guide, such as MLA, APA, Chicago, or others.
Here are some common ways to format a citation:
MLA (Modern Language Association):
* In-text: (Author's Last Name Page Number).
* Example: "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog" (Smith 15).
* Works Cited Page:
* Smith, John. *The Animal Kingdom*. Penguin, 2023.
APA (American Psychological Association):
* In-text: (Author's Last Name, Year, Page Number).
* Example: "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog" (Smith, 2023, p. 15).
* References List:
* Smith, J. (2023). *The Animal Kingdom*. Penguin.
Chicago (Notes and Bibliography):
* In-text: Footnote or Endnote number that corresponds to the full citation in the footnotes or endnotes.
* Example: "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog."1
* Footnote/Endnote: 1. John Smith, *The Animal Kingdom* (New York: Penguin, 2023), 15.
* Bibliography:
* Smith, John. *The Animal Kingdom*. New York: Penguin, 2023.
Other important things to know:
* Quoting vs. Paraphrasing: Use quotation marks only for exact wording. When you summarize the idea in your own words, you only need a citation without quotation marks.
* Accuracy: Always double-check your citation format and make sure it's consistent throughout your writing.
* Plagiarism: Failure to cite properly is plagiarism, which is a serious academic offense.
Let me know if you'd like more examples or need help with a specific citation format!