Indicate the use of a footnote within your text by inserting a superscript after any punctuation mark. The superscript should be a numeral such as 1, 2 or 3. In the case of dashes, the superscript would be placed before the dash, and in the case of a parenthesis, the superscript would be inserted within.
Place your footnote information at the bottom of the page where the superscript appears. Most word processing software will allow you to select a section for footnotes by simply clicking "Insert," then footnote/endnote and finally typing your information. In some cases, it will place the superscript in for you. Make sure your cursor is at the designated location so the superscript appears in the appropriate spot.
Keep your footnotes brief and to the point. Try not to go on longer than one small paragraph. The footnote is to provide small bits of additional information, not a new thesis.
Use the following example when formatting a copyright permission note:
Note. From "Article Title," by Author Name, Year of Publication, Journal Title, Volume Number, Page Numbers Copyright Year by Copyright Holder. Reprinted with permission.
Always include the word "Note" before beginning your copyright note.