In-text citations typically include the author's last name and the year of publication, enclosed within parentheses. The specific citation style used may vary depending on the referencing system employed, such as APA, MLA, or Chicago. For example, in APA style:
> (Author, Year)
>[Last name of the author, Year of publication]
>[Author, Year, p. X] (for specific page numbers)
In addition to the author and year, some referencing styles may also include other information, such as page numbers or section headings, if necessary for precise referencing.
In-text citations are essential for acknowledging the sources of information used in academic writing, research papers, and other scholarly works. They help maintain academic integrity by giving proper credit to the original authors and allowing readers to verify and explore the cited sources.