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Certainly! Here are several examples of how to cite sources within the text using different citation styles: APA, MLA, and Chicago.

APA (American Psychological Association)

  1. Single author:

    • According to Smith (2020), the implications of climate change are far-reaching.
    • Climate change has far-reaching implications (Smith, 2020).

  2. Two authors:

    • Johnson and Lee (2019) found that exercise improves mental health.
    • Exercise improves mental health (Johnson & Lee, 2019).

  3. Three or more authors:

    • A recent study showed significant results (Davis et al., 2021).

  4. No author:

    • The report indicates a rise in sea levels (Environmental Protection Agency, 2021).

MLA (Modern Language Association)

  1. Single author:

    • As Smith argues, the implications of climate change are significant (45).
    • The implications of climate change are significant (Smith 45).

  2. Two authors:

    • Johnson and Lee found that exercise can improve mental health (123).
    • In their study, Johnson and Lee state that exercise can improve mental health (123).

  3. Three or more authors:

    • A recent study demonstrated significant results (Davis et al. 67).

  4. No author:

    • The report indicates a rise in sea levels (“Climate Report” 12).

Chicago (Chicago Manual of Style)

  1. Footnote or endnote:

    • According to Smith, the implications of climate change are extensive.^1
    • Smith has argued that the implications of climate change are extensive.^1

  2. Two authors:

    • Johnson and Lee found that exercise significantly influences mental health.^2

  3. Three or more authors:

    • A recent study indicated substantial findings (Davis et al.^3).

  4. No author:

    • The report indicates a rise in sea levels (Environmental Protection Agency, 2021).^4

General Notes

  • Ensure to adjust the citation format as required by your specific guidelines (such as page numbers, the inclusion of authors' names, and years).
  • If a reference list or bibliography is required at the end of your paper, make sure to provide complete citations for all sources you have referenced in the text.