citing my sources?

Question

So I just got done writing a research paper for my writing 122 class. One little problem though; my writing 121 teacher never explained how to properly cite sources!!! In the body of the paper I said things like "According to wikipedia.org" and I have the specific websites written down. So what do I do at the end of the paper? Do I just type "bibliography" and then list the websites?

10 points to you!!!!

Answer 1

It depends on whether it is a scientific paper, in which case you cite according to APA (American Psychological Association) style rules, or not, in which case you cite according to MLA (Modern Language Association) style rules.

I would use a website like "http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/557/01/#resourcenav" to help you figure out *how* to cite. The reason I say this is because it depends on what information you have available to use and what type of website you are citing. Take a look. I'm not kidding. There's indentation you have to be aware of too...can't show that here.

There is a link on that site that tells you how to cite "Electronic Resources".

You will need to cite within the text (called "in-line citation") as well as on a separate page at the end (titled, "Works Cited").

As an example:

Within body (in-line) --

The rain in Spain stays mainly on the plain ("Musical Quotes").

At the end (works cited page)...well it depends (as mentioned)...it *could* be:

Smith, John. "Musical Quotes." 20 Feb. 2007. Harvard Press. 7 Jan. 2004 .

In this case, John Smith is the author, Musical Quotes is the name of the article (it might need to be in italics...again, I can't show that here). February 20, 2007 is the date you read the article. Harvard Press is the publisher. Jan. 7 is the date the article was written...and then the URL.

I don't know what your citation page at the end will have (books, websites, etc.), so I can't be very specific. What you write will depend on the authors (one or more?), date accessed, date written, etc.

Good luck!

Answer 2

If you want your paper to be up to college standards for citing material, go to your local Barnes and Noble, or any book store, and get the latest American Psychological Association "APA" manual. This is a big book and will take some time to figure out, but has all you could ever want for citing material. Like setting up the last page as your "Reference" page, want font to use, spacing, and so much more.
To get this web site reference correct,
when citing an electronic source, EXP,

According to Wikipedia (para 6) "Beta software is, etc, etc"
para being the paragraph


For you reference page, the "last page" containing the full reference,

First line on last page, center the word Reference
then double space

Wikipedia the Free Encyclopedia (para 6). Beta Software. Retrieved February 20, 2007, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beta_software

There is really more but this should get you by........Invest in the APA manual........Hope this helps

Answer 3

it incredibly is a Footnote citation. Used to help shop the essay uncluttered, it relatively is a numerical reference that corresponds to the footnote given on the backside of the web site, bringing up the source. Many information superhighway components are no longer credible, besides the undeniable fact that the components that THEY used could be. you may examine some thing on Wikipedia (which maximum professors will fail you for bringing up as acredible source) which will reference, besides the undeniable fact that, the source the poster discovered it from, which could be credible. which includes a information article or medical corporation. discover the inspiration of the education on an uncredible source, and you may discover the credibility you opt for for.