How do you format a citation page?

How do you format a citation page?

Basic rules

1. Begin your Works Cited page on a separate page at the end of your research paper.
2. Label the page Works Cited (do not italicize the words Works Cited or put them in quotation marks) and center the words Works Cited at the top of the page.
3. Double space all citations, but do not skip spaces between entries.

What are the 3 main citation styles?

There are (3) major citation styles used in academic writing:

• Modern Language Association (MLA)
• American Psychological Association (APA)
• Chicago, which supports two styles: Notes and Bibliography. Author-Date.

Should you use citations in introduction MLA?

Answer. Whenever you use information from a source, you must cite it, even if the citation will occur in the introduction of your paper.

Is it bad to cite in your introduction?

The APA guidelines do not require or prohibit citations in an introduction or conclusion. The choice of using a citation in the introduction or conclusion is up to the writer. If using an interesting statistic to grab the reader’s attention, be sure to cite it.

Can you start a paper with a citation?

The opening words of an essay should immediately enmesh the reader in your wiles. To start with a quote is not wrong, but you may do better, as onomatomaniak suggested, to “think of an engaging first sentence that makes the reader think you have something interesting to say.”

Can you use citations in a conclusion?

Usually, it is not customary to use citations in the conclusion but is not forbidden. If it is logically required and essential then it is not be objected. You are generally advised not to make references in the Conclusions section. Referencing should’ve been made in the earlier parts of the paper.

Is it OK to end a paragraph with a citation?

If you are paraphrasing from one source throughout a paragraph, don’t worry about putting a citation after every sentence. Putting a citation at the end of the paragraph is fine (there should be at least one citation at the end of each paragraph if the material is paraphrased).