2006-11-06 07:50:53 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Do you know that your teacher will accept this?
Keep in mind that Wikipedia is a collection of information collected by average people. Some experts may contribute to Wikipedia, but usually, average folks cite resources and upload the information.
There is no guarantee that what you see on Wikipedia is factual. In fact, what you cite today might not even be there when your teacher checks up on the reference in 2 weeks.
If I were your teacher, I would disallow using Wikipedia for citation. Use periodicals, journals, and books. They are not as mutable and can be verified.
Fortunately, you can use Wikipedia to get what you need. Often, authors will cite their sources. Check out the bibliography of the Wikipedia entry and go check out those books and articles. It should make your teacher happy.
2006-11-06 07:57:02 · answer #1 · answered by Rev Kev 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MLA style
Citation in MLA style, as recommended by the Modern Language Association:
* "Plagiarism." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. 22 Jul 2004, 10:55 UTC. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. 10 Aug 2004
Note that MLA style calls for both the date of publication (or its latest update) and the date on which the information was retrieved. According to the most recent MLA booklet, there is now information required about any foundation involved. Also note that many schools/institutions slightly change the syntax. Another example:
* "Plagiarism." Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia. 22 July 2004
2006-11-06 07:57:40 · answer #2 · answered by romulusnr 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋