Can you use a PDF as a source?

Can you use a PDF as a source?

Always cite the PDF based on what the source in the file actually is. A PDF, after all, is not really a source itself, but rather a file type and a way for displaying that source. For example, if the source you wish to cite is a PDF of a newspaper article, cite the source as you would a newspaper.

How do I cite a PDF pamphlet?

Use the following structure to cite a pamphlet in MLA format: Last name, First name of the author or Organization responsible for the creation of the pamphlet. Title of the Pamphlet. Publisher*, date of publication, URL.

What must be cited or documented?

In general, you must document sources when you provide information that you ordinarily would not have known before conducting your research, and when you provide information that it cannot be assumed the reader knows. You must cite a reference when you: Discuss, summarize, or paraphrase the ideas of an author.

Do you need to cite general information?

The purpose of citation is to acknowledge the source of your information and ideas, to avoid plagiarism, and to allow the reader verify your claims. You do not need to cite common knowledge because it is widely known, undisputed and easily verified, and it generally cannot be attributed to a specific person or paper.

What citation does Wikipedia use?

How to cite Wikipedia in MLA style

Format	“Article Title.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, date of last modification, URL.
Works Cited	“Evolutionary History of Life.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 13 Nov. 2019, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evolutionary_history_of_life.
In-text citation	(“Evolutionary History”)

Is Wikipedia a primary source?

Wikipedia, as an encyclopedia, is a tertiary source. However, Wikipedia and sources that mirror or source information from Wikipedia may not be used as secondary or tertiary sources. Wikipedia articles are sometimes used as primary sources in articles about Wikipedia.