Scenario 1: Source is a chapter in an edited book:
If the source is a chapter within a larger edited work, cite the chapter title, then the editor(s), publication year, chapter title, and book title.
Example:
(Title of Chapter, Year). In *Title of Book* (Ed., Name of Editor). Publisher.
Scenario 2: Source is an article in a print journal:
If it's a journal article, use the article title.
Example:
(Title of Article, Year). *Title of Periodical*, *Volume*(Issue), pages.
Scenario 3: Source is a document (e.g., a report, pamphlet):
Use the title of the document. Include the publishing organization if known.
Example:
(Title of Document, Year). [Name of Organization].
Scenario 4: Source is extremely limited information:
If you only have a title and year, and it's unclear where it came from, the citation will be less precise. You may need to put the title in the text and use a footnote to further explain the source's provenance. This is generally not ideal, and you should strive for better sources whenever possible.
Example:
(Title of Source, Year).¹
¹This source is mentioned in [wherever you found a mention of the source].
General Guidelines:
* Italicize titles of books, journals, and periodicals.
* Use quotation marks around titles of articles and chapters.
* Always include the year of publication.
* If there's a DOI, include it at the end of the citation.
* If information is unclear or missing, include as much detail as possible to allow readers to attempt to find the source.
Important Note: Sources lacking author and website are generally less reliable and should be approached with caution. Try to find more reputable sources whenever possible. If using a source with minimal identifying information, be prepared to explain your rationale for its inclusion in your work.