Parts
of a Citation
As
you do your research, keep a list of your sources--books, periodicals,
and web pages. Below are examples of the details you need to record your
citation for different types of sources with each of its important parts labeled.
The citation examples below are in the style prescribed by the Publication
Manual of the American Psychological Association (5th edition).
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Book: |
Day, R. A. (1998). How to write & publish a scientific paper. Philadelphia, ISI Press.
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Book Author: |
R.A. Day |
Publication Date: |
1998 |
Book Title: |
How to write and publish a scientific paper |
Location of Publication: |
Philadelphia |
Publisher: |
ISI Press |
Article in a Periodical: |
Harlow, H.F. (1962, December). Fundamental principles for preparing psychology journal articles.
Journal of Comparative and Physiological Psychology, 55(6), 893-896.
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Article Author: |
H.F. Harlow |
Publication Date: |
December 1962 |
Article Title: |
Fundamental principles for preparing psychology journal
articles. |
Periodical Title: |
Journal of Comparative and Physiological Psychology
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Periodical Volume and Issue: |
55(6) |
Pages: |
893-896 |
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