MLA (Modern Language Association):
* Author-page: If the source has a page number, include it after the author's last name.
* Example: (Smith 23).
* Author-paragraph: If the source does not have page numbers, use the paragraph number if available, or a shortened title of the work:
* Example: (Smith, para. 3) or (Smith, "The History of..." 4).
* No author: Use a shortened title of the work.
* Example: ("The History of...")
APA (American Psychological Association):
* Author-year: Include the author's last name and the year of publication.
* Example: (Smith, 2023).
* No author: Use a shortened title of the work and the year.
* Example: ("The History of...", 2023).
Chicago (Notes & Bibliography):
* Footnote or endnote: The format for footnotes and endnotes is generally the same for electronic and print sources.
* Author-year: Include the author's last name and the year of publication.
* Example: Smith, *The History of...*, (New York: Publisher, 2023), 23.
Important things to remember for electronic sources:
* URL: In some cases, you may need to include the URL of the source in your citation, depending on the style guide and the type of source.
* Date accessed: If the source is likely to change, you may need to include the date you accessed it.
Tips for success:
* Check your style guide: Refer to the specific style guide you are using for detailed instructions.
* Use a citation generator: Tools like Zotero, Mendeley, or EasyBib can help you format your citations correctly.
Examples of in-text citations for electronic sources:
* MLA: (Smith, "The History of..." 4).
* APA: (Smith, 2023).
* Chicago: Smith, *The History of...*, (New York: Publisher, 2023), 23.