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“Et al.” Meaning and Examples
...their own guidelines for using et al. Here’s a brief overview of some of them: APA (American Psychological Association) In APA style, et al. is used for both in-text citations and reference list entries. When citing a source with three or more authors for the first time, include the first...
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The Structure of an Academic Paper
...you used to write your paper. If you’re not sure, remember to check with your institution about which referencing style to use. Commonly used referencing styles include Harvard, MLA, and APA. Proofed has helped hundreds of students with their essays; they could help you too! Give us a go today!...
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MLA Referencing – How to Cite a Book
...the format differs slightly from the “author–date” system you might know if you’ve used APA or Harvard citations before. The only things you need to give in an MLA citation are the author’s surname and the relevant page number(s) for the passage you’re referencing: Geographical latitude is a “major determinant”...
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Gendered Pronouns and the Singular “They”
...you can use “he or she”: When someone makes a decision, he or she weighs up various possibilities. However, this can make the phrasing of sentences seem awkward. Some style guides, such as APA style, also discourage alternating between “he” and “she.” The Impersonal “One” or “You” Another possibility is...
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Writing Tips: How to Use Block Quotes
...is presented correctly. That’s why we’ve prepared this handy guide on how (and when) to use block quotes. What are Block Quotes? Block quotes are longer passages of quoted text that have been set apart from your own writing. This ensures that the reader does not confuse the quoted text...
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Formatting for Emphasis
...you also need to show that you’ve changed the formatting in the quoted text: This may not be a reliable interpretation… The quote above uses APA rules for adding emphasis, but make sure to check your style guide for how to do this if you’re using a different referencing system....
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What Is Citation Order?
...version of the title for each one. Multiple Authors (Citation Order) Things get a bit more complicated when citing multiple sources by different authors. One common way of doing this (e.g., the style recommended in APA referencing) is to list sources alphabetically by author surname with a semicolon between each...
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Formatting Titles
...an unpublished manuscript). Beware Exceptions! As with most rules in writing, there are exceptions to these guidelines about formatting titles. For example, APA has different rules depending on whether a title appears in the main text or the reference list. It is therefore always worth checking your style guide to...
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Microsoft Word: How to Indent Text in a Document
...a hanging indent in a reference list (e.g., as required in APA referencing). Mirror indents – Clicking this will change the left and right indent options to say Inside and Outside This will mean that indents are “mirrored” on odd and even pages, which helps ensure consistent formatting when printing...
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An Overview of ASA Referencing (5 Key Facts)
...in many American schools and universities. 2. ASA Citation Style ASA referencing uses author–date citations, similar to those used in APA referencing. The exact citation style is a little different, though, so be careful not to get these confused. The basic ASA style involves giving an author’s surname and a...
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A Guide to the Ampersand (&)
...other published works (e.g., & Sons by David Gilbert). Marketing copy or text where an “&” is needed for space or visual reasons. Citations of sources with more than one author in APA referencing. Even these can vary, though. The MLA Handbook, for instance, suggests replacing “&” with “and” when...
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Citing Plato and Aristotle: Stephanus and Bekker Numbers
...those by Plato and Aristotle, to a reference list. APA, for instance, says you don’t need to include ancient Greek texts in the reference list at all as long as you clearly identify the version used in citations. However, it’s usually a good idea to list texts by Plato and...
