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Title: Mastering the Art of Citing Literature Reviews

Navigating the realm of academic writing, particularly when it comes to crafting a literature review,
can often feel like traversing a labyrinth of citations, references, and scholarly works. Within this
intricate maze lies the crucial task of citing literature accurately—an endeavor that demands
precision, attention to detail, and a thorough understanding of academic conventions.

Writing a literature review is no small feat. It involves synthesizing existing research, analyzing
various perspectives, and presenting a coherent narrative that contributes meaningfully to the
scholarly discourse. However, amidst the rigorous process of conducting literature searches and
critically evaluating sources, one aspect that cannot be overlooked is the proper citation of these
materials.

Citing literature in a review serves multiple purposes. Firstly, it acknowledges the original authors
whose work has contributed to the understanding of the topic at hand, thereby upholding principles
of academic integrity and intellectual honesty. Secondly, it enables readers to trace the origins of
ideas, concepts, and findings presented in the review, facilitating further exploration and verification
of claims. Lastly, accurate citation enhances the credibility and professionalism of the writer,
establishing their expertise within the academic community.

Yet, mastering the art of citing literature reviews can pose significant challenges. The sheer volume
of sources, coupled with the myriad citation styles and formatting guidelines prescribed by different
academic disciplines, often leads writers to feel overwhelmed and perplexed. From APA and MLA
to Chicago and Harvard referencing styles, each comes with its own set of rules governing in-text
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under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the
wikiHow website. For sources with more than 1 author, include the first listed author’s name (first
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a semicolon to separate the publisher’s name and the date of publication. Review of Holidays with
Hags, by Gilderoy Lockhart. The name of the e-reader device can be included at the end of the
citation as supplemental information. And if you need an easy citation tool, you can use the citation
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Prepared by Prof. Mario O. Castillo Rangel Survey of English Literature I and II January 2009.
Since footnotes are full bibliographic citations, all the information you need is already there. Close
your Bibliography entry with the year the larger work was published. Some people construct a table
of info to make it easier to organize their thoughts. In AMA style, just include an Arabic numeral
superscript (a small number that goes above the line of text) to cite sources in your paper. The author
name is required to be followed by the word “et al” and the final in-text citation can be presented as
Iuthor’s name et al (year of publication, p. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our cookie
policy. This image is not licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and
some other images posted to the wikiHow website. The literature review should explain to the reader
why they should care and connect literature review to your hypotheses or research questions.
Reference: Standish (2009), Standish Chaos Report 2009. Type the title of the journal or other
periodical that published the review in italics.
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Review: A Step-by-Step Guide for Students, Sage Publications Ltd. The conclusion section usually
addresses bigger picture items. Type the year the larger work was published in parentheses after the
name of the author. This image is not licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text
content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. Whenever you refer to the review in
your paper, add a parenthetical citation inside the closing punctuation for the sentence. Type the
author's last name first, followed by a comma. This image is not licensed under the Creative
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example, if you’re referencing page 123 from a book by John Smith, you would include “(Smith
123)” at the end of the sentence. This image is not licensed under the Creative Commons license
applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. Yes, there's an option
to download source citations as a Word Doc or a Google Doc. If so, should research be conducted to
address this gap. However, registering for an EasyBib account is free and an account is how you can
save all the citation you create. The body paragraphs support your thesis and present your overall
conclusions about your research. Literature reflects our humanity Literature is A poem, novel, etc.
The chimpanzee Nim was raised by researchers who trained. For e-books, you should mention that
you are referencing the e-book edition in the reference list entry. Best used when the source itself
exists only as a webpage 3. This image is not licensed under the Creative Commons license applied
to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. An example of a basic book
citation includes: Gareven, J. R. (2015). Investigating the stars. Analyze the Literature Take notes as
you read through each paper that will be included in the review In the notes include: purpose of
study reviewed synopsis of content research design or methods used in study brief review of
findings Once notes complete organize common themes together. Some people construct a table of
info to make it easier to organize their thoughts. Works cited entry template and examples: Surname,
First M. However, it is formatted like a sentence, with commas instead of periods between elements.
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(edition or page numbers). Researchers need to lay out a clear path and persuade the soundness. By
continuing to use our site, you agree to our cookie policy. Title of the Book. E-Book ed., Publisher,
publication date. In these first few pages, you can quickly find your author, title, publisher, and year
of publication, along with the editors and volumes.
For example, you might write: Although technically against the rules, Granger (2018) maintains that
her use of a time turner was sanctioned by the head of her house. This image is not licensed under
the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow
website. Type the title of the larger work in italics, also using title case. Often this takes the form of
a parenthetical citation at the end of the sentence that includes the authors' last names and the page
number where the material you paraphrased or quoted appears. Formulating. Structuring. Exploring.
Drafting. Contextualising. Developing. Clarifying. Identifying. Justifying. Noting. Commenting.
Summarising. Reading Critically. In order to reference these sources properly, you’ll need to know
how to cite them in bibliographies (also called Works Cited or reference lists), as well as
parenthetical in-text citations or footnotes. Type the title of the essay in title case, capitalizing the
first word and every noun, pronoun, adjective, adverb, and verb. I dislike both options and suspect I
am missing the optimal option. Reference: Ridley D (2008), The Literature Review: A Step-by-Step
Guide for Students, Sage Publications Ltd. Writing Issues. Italicize titles of movies and books. Use
a semicolon to separate the publisher’s name and the date of publication. Your first footnote includes
the same information as your Bibliography entry. Jennifer holds a JD from Indiana University
Maurer School of Law in 2006. New: You may use shot DOIs or short URLs if desired. This image
is not licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images
posted to the wikiHow website. Type out the first listed author’s last name, then “and.” Next, write
the second author’s last name and the pages you’re referencing. This image is not licensed under the
Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow
website. This image is not licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and
some other images posted to the wikiHow website. You always site sources you use that provide
uncommon knowledge. Madaus University of Connecticut Presentation at the Association on Higher
Education and Disability Annual Conference Baltimore, MD July 11, 2013. This guide will provide
you with MLA rules and show examples of how to apply those. In these first few pages, you can
quickly find your author, title, publisher, and year of publication, along with the editors and
volumes. What is the difference between a book and an e-book in MLA format. The author name is
required to be followed by the word “et al” and the final in-text citation can be presented as Iuthor’s
name et al (year of publication, p. This includes references to direct quotes as well as paraphrased
material. If there are more than 3 authors listed on the title page, you’ll only type out the first listed
author. Chapter One Old English Period The National Epic: Beowulf. Overview of purpose
Expectations for format and organization Strategies to fulfilling expectations. What is a genre?. A
category of literature defined by their shared characteristics. The haunting tape 14 (ghost caught on
video). (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, 2003)Iuthor, A.
Moreover, there are two possible ways of in-text citations including Iuthor’s name, (year of
publication, p. The author's name is also listed in first name-last name format. Import references from
a database PubMed, MEDLINE, Web of Science, Google Scholar, more 2. This image is not licensed
under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the
wikiHow website. Use a semicolon to separate the publisher’s name and the date of publication.
Learning Science: The Value of Crafting Engagement in Science Environments. E-book ed., Yale UP,
2020. Note that if the e-book is published on a website, after the publication date, the name of the
website is included in italics (if applicable), followed by the stable URL or DOI. Click here for
directions on creating manual citations. Then, type the author's first initial with a period after it. By
continuing to use our site, you agree to our cookie policy. These in-text citations are shorter
compared to the ones provided in the reference list. If the sentence is awkward, adjust the
punctuation and grammar to better integrate the material. Note: Since the page numbers of an e-book
can vary across e-reader, text preferences, and other factors, you should not include a page number.
He has taught as a credentialed teacher for over four years: first at Mountain View High School as a
9th- and 11th-grade English Teacher, and then at UISA (Ukiah Independent Study Academy) as a
Middle School Independent Study Teacher. Type the name of the journal or publication in italics,
followed by the date the journal was published, using day-month-year format. However, as Boehm
states, “by the end of the 1970’s, problems were cropping up with formality and sequential waterfall
processes” (2006). For more guidance, including how to properly list in-text citations, keep reading.
Title of the Book. E-Book ed., Publisher, publication date. University of Wisconsin. (2006). UW-
madison writing center writer's handbook. Read your paper aloud to yourself as a way to proofread.
Thesis Structure. Chapter 1. Introduction. Thesis Structure. Chapter 1. Introduction. Chapter 2.
Literature Review. Thesis Structure. Chapter 1. Introduction. Chapter 2. Literature Review. Chapter
3. Design. Thesis Structure. Chapter 1. Place a period at the end, outside the closing parenthesis.
When you use another’s thinking When do you not have to cite. Alternatively, include the
information as part of the sentence, such as “Rathore and Chauhan determined that Himalayan
brown bears eat both plants and animals (6652).” Then, make sure that all your in-text citations
match the sources in your Works Cited list. This would follow the format: Editor Surname, A. A.
(Ed.). (Year of Publication). Type out only the first author that’s listed on the title page. Why is it
important to know the procedures for creating proper references. A Introduction of the Development
Stages of English Literature. If any important information is missing (e.g., author's name, title,
publishing date, URL, etc.), first see if you can find it in the source yourself. He recived a MA in
Secondary Education and Teaching from Stanford University’s Graduate School of Education. Close
your Bibliography entry with the year the larger work was published.
The Conclusion section usually addresses bigger picture. Type the location of the publisher, followed
by a colon. Place a period at the end of the second author's name. Chapter One Old English Period
The National Epic: Beowulf. For more guidance, including how to properly list in-text citations, keep
reading. This image is not licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and
some other images posted to the wikiHow website. Liberty versus the tyranny of Socialism:
Controversial essays. If the journal has a volume number, add it after the title with no intervening
punctuation. If the essay has a subtitle, type a colon at the end of the title and then type the subtitle,
also in sentence case. Type the last name of the author in parentheses, followed by a comma, then
type the year of publication. Citing an E-Book Note: Some e-books may be available for download
through your library. This image is not licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text
content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. The corresponding footnote has all
the same information as the Bibliography entry. Media and Information Sources Media and
Information Literacy (MIL) - 5. You'll typically find essays published in another source, such as an
edited book or collection. These in-text citations are shorter compared to the ones provided in the
reference list. Note: Since the page numbers of an e-book can vary across e-reader, text preferences,
and other factors, you should not include a page number. Prepared by Prof. Mario O. Castillo Rangel
Survey of English Literature I and II January 2009. The Discussion section addresses the
implications and. Your search should help refine the topic and objective of the overview being
written. Type the title of the larger work in italics, also using title case. In order to reference these
sources properly, you’ll need to know how to cite them in bibliographies (also called Works Cited or
reference lists), as well as parenthetical in-text citations or footnotes. This image is not licensed under
the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow
website. If there are 7 or more authors, type out only the first 3 that are listed on the title page. This
image is not licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other
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should research be conducted to address this gap.
This guide will provide you with MLA rules and show examples of how to apply those. Intellectual
honesty Professional courtesy. When?. When must you cite your sources. Because the essay is part
of the larger work and your Works Cited entry cites only that essay, tell your readers where they can
find it in the larger work. This would follow the format: Editor Surname, A. A. (Ed.). (Year of
Publication). It’s pretty simple to cite a book with under 6 authors. What would you have done if
you'd been in my place. The corresponding footnote has all the same information as the Bibliography
entry. Include a page header (also known as the “ running head”) at the top of every page. Now you
include the publisher before the download site. However, as Boehm states, “by the end of the 1970’s,
problems were cropping up with formality and sequential waterfall processes” (2006). The word
'refer' would be used to point to a reference where a point is taken from or pointing to further
readings. Some people do this in a word document, others use index cards so they can shuffle them.
Literature reflects our humanity Literature is A poem, novel, etc. Type the title of the journal or other
periodical that published the review in italics. For more advice from our Creative Writing reviewer,
including how to cite an essay in APA or Chicago Style, keep reading. For e-books, you should
mention that you are referencing the e-book edition in the reference list entry. What should I do if
information about my source is missing. The publication location needs to include the city and state
(or city and country if it’s outside the U.S.), and it should be followed by a colon. Review of
Holidays with Hags, by Gilderoy Lockhart. Zalta (Editor), The Stanford encyclopedia of philosophy:
Vol. Traditional media, citizen journalists, public opinion. It supports MLA, APA, Chicago, Harvard,
and over 7,000 total citation styles. The Conclusion section usually addresses bigger picture. For a
scholarly journal, the review might have a DOI number instead. In Merriam-Webster’s online
dictionary (11 th ed., pp. In Title of encyclopedia in sentence case (edition or page numbers). It is
well understood that the use of a reference list allows representing the source utilized to create a
piece of writing. Since footnotes are full bibliographic citations, all the information you need is
already there. The evidence can be in the form of a quote, example, fact, statistic, etc. Use to shorten
long DOIs use any URL shortening service as long as the link takes you to the correct location.
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