Below are examples of properly formatted citations for various types of sources in different citation styles:
- Book:
- APA Style:
- Author, A. A. (Year). Title of book. Publisher.
- Example: Smith, J. A. (2019). The Art of Academic Writing. Academic Press.
- MLA Style:
- Author(s) Last name, First name. Title of Book. Publisher, Year.
- Example: Smith, John A. The Art of Academic Writing. Academic Press, 2019.
- Chicago Style:
- Author(s) Last name, First name. Title of Book. Place of Publication: Publisher, Year.
- Example: Smith, John A. The Art of Academic Writing. New York: Academic Press, 2019.
- Journal Article:
- APA Style:
- Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (Year). Title of article. Title of Journal, Volume(Issue), Page range.
- Example: Johnson, M. B. (2020). The Impact of Climate Change on Biodiversity. Environmental Science, 25(3), 123-135.
- MLA Style:
- Author(s) Last name, First name. “Title of Article.” Title of Journal, vol. Volume, no. Issue, Year, pp. Page range.
- Example: Johnson, Mary B. “The Impact of Climate Change on Biodiversity.” Environmental Science, vol. 25, no. 3, 2020, pp. 123-135.
- Chicago Style:
- Author(s) Last name, First name. “Title of Article.” Title of Journal Volume, Issue (Year): Page range.
- Example: Johnson, Mary B. “The Impact of Climate Change on Biodiversity.” Environmental Science 25, no. 3 (2020): 123-135.
- Website:
- APA Style:
- Author, A. A. (Year, Month Day). Title of page. Website Name. URL
- Example: Smith, J. (2021, January 15). How to Write Effective Essays. Writing Tips Blog. https://www.example.com/writing-tips
- MLA Style:
- Author(s) Last name, First name. “Title of Page.” Website Name, Publisher, Date published, URL.
- Example: Smith, John. “How to Write Effective Essays.” Writing Tips Blog, Example Publishing, 15 Jan. 2021, https://www.example.com/writing-tips.
- Chicago Style:
- Author(s) Last name, First name. “Title of Page.” Website Name. Publication Date. URL.
- Example: Smith, John. “How to Write Effective Essays.” Writing Tips Blog. January 15, 2021. https://www.example.com/writing-tips.
These examples demonstrate properly formatted citations for various types of sources in APA, MLA, and Chicago citation styles. Remember to adjust the formatting and punctuation according to the specific guidelines of the citation style you are using, and always consult the latest edition of the style guide for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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