Citations and Style Guides
Summary
TLDRThis video offers a basic guide to creating in-text and reference citations, essential for academic research and writing. It explains the difference between in-text citations, which include author, date, and page number, and reference citations, which provide comprehensive source information. Style guides, developed by professional organizations, dictate citation and paper formatting rules. Examples include APA, used by the American Psychological Association and others. The video suggests using online resources like Primo and citation management software to organize and verify citations, and advises consulting professors or librarians for help.
Takeaways
- 📝 In-text citations are citations within the body of a paper that include the author's name, date of publication, and page number.
- 🔖 Reference or ending citations are found at the end of a paper and contain comprehensive source information like author, title, and publishing details.
- 📚 Style guides, developed by professional organizations, provide detailed rules for writing in-text and reference citations and formatting papers.
- 🏛 APA style guide, created by the American Psychological Association, is used in various fields including libraries and is an example of a widely used style guide.
- 👨🏫 Professors may choose a citation style based on the class, personal preference, or even develop a custom style for a specific class.
- 🔍 Primo is a tool that can help locate books or articles for research and provides citation information for different styles.
- 📑 Online databases and articles often have a 'cite' button that allows users to select a citation style and copy the citation information.
- 🤖 Citation management software can assist in organizing and verifying citations, offering a tool for efficient research management.
- 🔗 Online articles may link to other databases that offer additional citation styles, expanding the options for citation formats.
- ❓ For questions about style guides, citation writing, or locating citation information, reaching out to a professor or librarian is recommended.
Q & A
What are in-text citations and where are they typically located?
-In-text citations are references that are placed within the body of a paper. They usually include the author's name, date of publication, and page number.
What is the purpose of reference or ending citations?
-Reference or ending citations are located at the end of a paper and provide all the required information about a source, including the author's name, date of publication, title, and publishing information.
Why are style guides important for writing citations?
-Style guides are important because they provide detailed rules on how to write in-text and reference citations, as well as how to format a paper, ensuring consistency and professionalism in academic writing.
Who developed the APA style guide and for what purpose?
-The APA style guide was developed by the American Psychological Association (APA) and is used for research in psychology and related fields, as well as in libraries.
Can a professor choose a citation style for a class?
-Yes, a professor may choose a citation style based on the class, their personal preference, or develop a custom style specifically for their class.
Where can one find a style guide for citation styles?
-Style guides can be found online or as physical books in libraries.
How can one locate information for building in-text or reference citations?
-One can locate information for citations by searching in databases like Primo, where books or articles can be found and citation information can be generated for different styles.
What is the role of the 'cite' button in online databases?
-The 'cite' button in online databases allows users to select their citation style and copy the citation information directly.
What is a citation manager and how does it help with citations?
-A citation manager is software that helps organize and double-check citations, making it easier to manage and format references in a paper.
Can citation information have errors, and what should one do to ensure accuracy?
-Yes, citation information can have errors. It's important to always compare the generated citations with the style guide to double-check for accuracy.
Who should one contact for help with style guides, in-text or reference citations?
-For help with style guides, in-text or reference citations, one should contact their professor or a librarian.
Outlines
📚 Understanding Citations and Style Guides
This paragraph introduces the fundamental aspects of creating in-text and reference citations in academic research. It explains that these citations are crucial for acknowledging sources within a paper. In-text citations typically include the author's name, publication date, and page number, while reference or ending citations provide comprehensive source information. The paragraph emphasizes the importance of style guides, which are detailed rulebooks developed by professional organizations and used across various disciplines. These guides dictate the precise formatting of citations and overall paper layout. Examples of such guides include APA, developed by the American Psychological Association, which is also applicable to library sciences. The paragraph suggests that professors may select a style guide based on the course, personal preference, or even create a custom style for a class. It also advises students to consult their professors for the required citation style and highlights the availability of style guides online or in libraries.
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Keywords
💡In-text citations
💡Reference or ending citations
💡Style guides
💡APA style guide
💡Primo
💡Citation information
💡Citation manager software
💡Online databases
💡Exportation information types
💡Academic integrity
Highlights
Creating in-text and reference citations is an important part of the research process.
In-text citations typically include the author's name, date of publication, and page number.
Reference or ending citations are found at the end of a paper and contain comprehensive source information.
Style guides provide detailed rules for writing in-text and reference citations and formatting papers.
Professional organizations develop style guides used in specific subjects, colleges, and professions.
APA style guide is an example, created by the American Psychological Association and used in various research fields.
Professors may choose a citation style based on the class, personal preference, or develop a custom style.
It's crucial to pay attention to the citation requirements specified by your professor.
Style guides can be found online or as physical books in the library.
Primo is a tool that can help locate books or articles for research and provide citation information.
Primo offers citation information for five different citation styles.
Always compare citation information from databases with your style guide to ensure accuracy.
Online articles may link to other databases offering more citation styles.
Citation managers can assist in organizing and verifying citations.
Different databases offer various citation options and exportation information types.
Contact your professor or a librarian for help with style guides, writing citations, or locating citation information.
Transcripts
an important part of the research
process is creating in-text and
reference or ending citations
this video will offer a basic overview
of some of the terms and resources for
this part of the research and writing
process
in-text citations are located within the
body of a paper and usually include
author's name date of publication and
page number
reference or ending citations are
located at the end of a paper and
include all required information about a
source including but not limited to
author's name date of publication title
and publishing information
however there are many ways to write
in-text and reference citations
style guides are collections of rules
that explain in great detail exactly how
to write in-text and reference citations
as well as how to format your paper in
general
these style guides were developed by
professional organizations and used by
certain subjects college and professions
that are connected to that profession or
which choose to use that style guide for
their writing
for example the apa style guide was
created by the american psychological
association
apa
and is also used for research concerning
libraries
your professor may choose a style based
on the class you are taking their
personal preference or develop a custom
style for your class specifically
it is important to pay attention to what
your professor is requiring for most
citation styles you can find a style
guide online or as a physical book in
the library
another part of this process is knowing
how to locate the information that you
can use to build an in-text or reference
citation
when you search in primo you can find
books or articles to use in your
research
clicking on one of these sources will
pull up more information
primo has a button available to offer
citation information for five different
citation styles
select the style that you are using and
copy
be careful because this information can
have errors always compare with your
style guide to double check
if you prefer you can always find
citation information in online databases
as well
online articles will link out of primo
into other databases that may offer more
citation styles
locate the cite button
and select the style guide that you are
using
use the copy button to save this
information
you can also use a citation manager
software to help organize and double
check your citations
different databases will have different
citation options
you may be able to find information
about style guides directly in some
databases
you can also highlight citations and
copy or export information in that
manner
some databases will offer different
exportation information types
and these will come in a variety of
formats
if you have questions about how to use
your style guide how to write in-text or
reference citations or how to locate
information about citations please
contact your professor or a librarian
for more help
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