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what is an in-text citation?
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GPT-4o mini
An in-text citation is a method used in academic writing to give credit to sources of information or ideas that are referenced within the text. It allows readers to identify the source of specific information and helps to avoid plagiarism. In-text citations typically include the author's last name and the year of publication, and they vary depending on the citation style being used, such as APA, MLA, or Chicago.
For example:
- **APA Style**: (Smith, 2020)
- **MLA Style**: (Smith 23)
- **Chicago Style**: (Smith 2020, 45)
In-text citations can also include page numbers for direct quotes or specific information. Properly citing sources through in-text citations is crucial for scholarly integrity and contributes to the credibility of the work.
For example:
- **APA Style**: (Smith, 2020)
- **MLA Style**: (Smith 23)
- **Chicago Style**: (Smith 2020, 45)
In-text citations can also include page numbers for direct quotes or specific information. Properly citing sources through in-text citations is crucial for scholarly integrity and contributes to the credibility of the work.
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is this a good example- ?
“Paul Revere is known by most as the man who alerted the colonial militia of the approaching British forces, which otherwise would have gone unnoticed.” (Eight Key Figures from the Revolutionary War, Norwich University)
“Paul Revere is known by most as the man who alerted the colonial militia of the approaching British forces, which otherwise would have gone unnoticed.” (Eight Key Figures from the Revolutionary War, Norwich University)
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GPT-4o mini
The example you provided closely resembles an in-text citation, but it could be improved to align better with common citation styles. Here are a few points to consider:
1. **Format**: When using in-text citations, it is generally not necessary to include the full title of the source within the citation itself. Instead, just the author's last name and the date—or if there is no clear author, the title in a shortened form—should be used, depending on the format.
2. **Punctuation**: In most styles, the citation does not typically include a period before the closing quotation mark.
3. **Citation Style**: Depending on the citation style you're using (APA, MLA, etc.), the formatting could differ.
### Improved Examples
1. **APA Style**:
> “Paul Revere is known by most as the man who alerted the colonial militia of the approaching British forces, which otherwise would have gone unnoticed” (Eight Key Figures, n.d.).
2. **MLA Style**:
> “Paul Revere is known by most as the man who alerted the colonial militia of the approaching British forces, which otherwise would have gone unnoticed” (Eight Key Figures 1).
3. **Chicago Style**:
> “Paul Revere is known by most as the man who alerted the colonial militia of the approaching British forces, which otherwise would have gone unnoticed.”¹
> ¹ “Eight Key Figures from the Revolutionary War,” Norwich University.
Make sure to check the specific requirements of the citation style you are using to ensure compliance!
1. **Format**: When using in-text citations, it is generally not necessary to include the full title of the source within the citation itself. Instead, just the author's last name and the date—or if there is no clear author, the title in a shortened form—should be used, depending on the format.
2. **Punctuation**: In most styles, the citation does not typically include a period before the closing quotation mark.
3. **Citation Style**: Depending on the citation style you're using (APA, MLA, etc.), the formatting could differ.
### Improved Examples
1. **APA Style**:
> “Paul Revere is known by most as the man who alerted the colonial militia of the approaching British forces, which otherwise would have gone unnoticed” (Eight Key Figures, n.d.).
2. **MLA Style**:
> “Paul Revere is known by most as the man who alerted the colonial militia of the approaching British forces, which otherwise would have gone unnoticed” (Eight Key Figures 1).
3. **Chicago Style**:
> “Paul Revere is known by most as the man who alerted the colonial militia of the approaching British forces, which otherwise would have gone unnoticed.”¹
> ¹ “Eight Key Figures from the Revolutionary War,” Norwich University.
Make sure to check the specific requirements of the citation style you are using to ensure compliance!