How do you cite a sentence example?

Using In-text Citation
APA in-text citation style uses the author's last name and the year of publication, for example: (Field, 2005). For direct quotations, include the page number as well, for example: (Field, 2005, p. 14).
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How do you in-text cite a sentence?

Using In-text Citation

MLA in-text citation style uses the author's last name and the page number from which the quotation or paraphrase is taken, for example: (Smith 163). If the source does not use page numbers, do not include a number in the parenthetical citation: (Smith).
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What is a cite example?

to mention in support, proof, or confirmation; refer to as an example: He cited many instances of abuse of power. to summon officially or authoritatively to appear in court. to call to mind; recall: citing my gratitude to him. Military. to mention (a soldier, unit, etc.) in orders, as for gallantry.
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How do you cite part of a sentence?

You can provide a citation with the author's last name and the page number after the first bit of information, like this: (Potter 12). For the rest of the sentence, simply include a page number in parentheses (24) at the end of each part supported by that page or page range (48-52).
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How do you cite after a sentence?

In MLA, an in-text citation should include the author's last name and the page number of the material that you quote or reference. It will usually be in parentheses at the end of the sentence.
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Citation and Referencing for beginners



Should I cite every sentence?

No. The citation should appear only after the final sentence of the paraphrase. If, however, it will be unclear to your reader where your source's idea begins, include the author of the source in your prose rather than in a parenthetical citation.
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How do you cite a quote that is in the middle of a sentence?

When you use a quotation mid-sentence, end the quote with quotation marks and cite the source in parentheses immediately after, and continue the sentence. If the author's name and the date of publication are included before the quotation, then provide only the page numbers immediately after the quotation.
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How do you cite a sentence from a website?

Luckily, writing the in-text citation for a website or webpage is easy: Simply include the author and year of publication. The URL goes in the corresponding reference list entry (and yes, you can leave the links live).
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Can you reference a part of a sentence?

A reference or citation can be positioned at the beginning, middle or end of a sentence.
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How do I cite in an essay?

MLA: Parenthetical In-Text Citations

MLA citation style requires that writers cite a source within the text of their essay at the end of the sentence in which the source is used. The parenthetical reference should be inserted after the last quotation mark but before the period at the end of the sentence.
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How do you cite in a paper?

When using APA format, follow the author-date method of in-text citation. This means that the author's last name and the year of publication for the source should appear in the text, for example, (Jones, 1998), and a complete reference should appear in the reference list at the end of the paper.
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How do you start a sentence with a citation?

Spencer (2006) notes that it is acceptable "to state the author's name at the beginning of the sentence, rather than always putting it in the parenthetical citation" (pp. 5-6). A 'parenthetical' citation has all of the citation information within parentheses.
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How do you quote something someone said?

Use double quotation marks (“”) around a direct quote. A direct quote is a word- for-word report of what someone else said or wrote. You use the exact words and punctuation of the original. Harriet Jacobs writes, “She sat down, quivering in every limb” (61).
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How do you cite a quote from a person?

When making reference to the spoken words of someone other than the author recorded in a text, cite the name of the person and the name of the author, date and page reference of the work in which the quote or reference appears.
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How do you cite a quote within a quote?

Citing a quote within a quote is as simple as 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
  1. List the original author's last name.
  2. Include the date of publication of the original.
  3. Add 'as cited in' then the name of the work.
  4. Follow with the publishing date of the cited work.
  5. List the page the information can be found on.
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How do you cite two sentences?

You can alternate this with putting the in-text cite in parentheses at the end of other sentences or the paragraph. Try to make it clear in each following sentence if it is still coming from the same source, using phrases like "According to", "They also state...", "That article concludes...".
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Do you in-text cite after every sentence?

Important to remember: You DO NOT need to add an in-text citation after EVERY sentence of your paragraph.
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Can I cite after two sentences?

The rule of thumb is to cite the very first sentence, make it clear you are still talking about the same work in your subsequent sentences (for example, "The study noted that..."), and then confirm you are still talking about the work by including another citation at the end (if this has continued for several sentences ...
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How do you do an in text citation for a website?

Cite web pages in text as you would any other source, using the author and date if known. Keep in mind that the author may be an organization rather than a person. For sources with no author, use the title in place of an author. For sources with no date use n.d. (for no date) in place of the year: (Smith, n.d.).
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How do you cite a website in an essay example?

Author Last Name, First Name. "Title of Web Page in Title Case." Name of Website, Day Month Year of publication, URL. Accessed Day Month Year. Place a parenthetical citation after referencing the website in your text.
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How do you cite an online article?

Citing Online Articles in APA Format
  1. Author name(s)
  2. Date of publication.
  3. Title of article.
  4. Title of source (e.g. journal, etc.) plus volume number and issue number.
  5. Inclusive page numbers of article.
  6. DOI (if included)
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How do you cite in the middle of a sentence MLA?

This would traditionally be with the title and then the date of publication (Title of Book, year of publication). As you are writing your paper you may want in the middle of a sentence to “directly cite something that is very important” (Author, publication year, p. page number of quote) to the meaning of your paper.
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How do you quote two sentences from the same paragraph?

An Ellipsis for a Quotation Spanning Multiple Sentences

A longer quotation might span multiple sentences. Use four ellipsis points (rather than three) to indicate any omission between two sentences.
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How do you quote two sentences in a row?

For a direct quotation of two or more sentences with the attribution at the beginning of the first sentence, put a colon, not a comma, after the attribution and place the quotation in double quotation marks. She said: “The motorcycle slid sideways and skidded about 100 feet. The driver was killed.”
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How do you cite a whole paragraph in-text?

If your entire paragraph is paraphrase of info you got from one of your sources, just put the citation at the very end, like you said. You don't have to mention the author or do an in-text citation for every sentence.
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