What is a citation?
- A well-constructed citation presents all of the information needed to identify or locate a specific resource (article, book, book chapter, video, etc.)
- Citations are found in print indexes, online databases (MEDLINE, CINAHL, etc.), and bibliographies
- Journal articles, books, and other types of resources typically include lists of citations to facilitate access to content that has been quoted or referenced in the text
What's in a citation?
- The specific elements included in a citation will vary depending upon the type of material being cited
- The examples included in this guide identify citation elements for three of the most common resource types: journal articles, books, and book chapters
Why don't all citations look the same?
- There are many different citation styles based on the style manual or guide that is being followed
- Find out more about frequently used citation styles in our Citation Styles LibGuide
