How do you cite a biography?

How do you cite a biography?

To cite a biographical note, mention it in your prose and then include the work in your works-cited list: According to a biographical note in Edith Wharton’s The Age of Innocence, the author was born . . . into such wealth and privilege that her family inspired the phrase ‘keeping up with the Joneses. ‘

How do you cite sources in a introduction?

Introduce the quote with a signal phrase that includes the author’s last name followed by the date of publication in parentheses and put the page number at the end of the quotation. The citation is part of the sentence and the punctuation will come after the citation.

How do you cite sources in a research proposal?

When you mention other studies they are usually cited by the author’s last name and the date of publication. For example: Another important study in the area (Chan and Gibbs, 2003) found that Later on, in the bibliography, you will provide a full citation to all the studies you cited in your proposal.

Is APA or MLA better?

MLA is more commonly used than APA at the high school level. MLA (Modern Language Association) format is used for humanities and literature works. APA (American Psychological Association) is used for technical and scientific works. Each writing style is formatted to make citations for that specific field easier.

What is the current APA Style?

The 7th edition APA Manual, published in October 2019, is the most current edition.