To cite a quotation, type the exact words within the sentence preceded by a comma in quotation marks and follow it with the page number in parentheses. For example: John Smith states that, "the arts are an important part of an innovative curriculum" (3). This is called an parenthetical citation. If you do not cite the author in the sentence, include his last name before the page number. For example: Teachers agree that, "the arts are an important part of an innovative curriculum" (Smith 3).
Record the citation in your Works Cited page. This page contains all the resources you have used n your academic paper. Resources on the Works Cited page are listed alphabetically by the authors' last names. If you cite a collection of works, use the editor's last name. Center the words Works Cited at the top of the page.
Write the title of the work in quotation marks and end it with a period. For example: Smith, John. "Arts in Academia."
Cite the date of publication after the title, starting with the day and month followed by a period. Then write the year followed by a period as well. For example: Smith, John. "Arts in Academia." 15 May. 2006.
Underline or italicize the database in the library's system that you used to find the citation and follow it with a period. The text should read: Smith, John. "Arts in Academia." 15 May. 2006. Academic Search. The words Academic Search must be underlined or italicized.
Record the service that provided the article after the database and follow it with a period. For example: Smith, John. "Arts in Academia." 15 May. 2006. Academic Search. JSTOR.
Cite the name of the library and the city in which the library is located and follow it with a period. For example: Smith, John. "Arts in Academia." 15 May. 2006. Academic Search. JSTOR. Richmond Public Library, Richmond.
State the date you accessed the document, starting with the day and the abbreviated month. For example: Smith, John. "Arts in Academia." 15 May. 2006. Academic Search. JSTOR. Richmond Public Library, Richmond. 16 Jan. 2008
Follow the date of access with the URL. Confine the web address within < > and end with a period. For example: Smith, John. "Arts in Academia." 15 May. 2006. Academic Search. JSTOR. Richmond Public Library, Richmond. 16 Jan. 2008 <www.jstor.com>.