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How do you cite a historical newspaper?

How do you cite a historical newspaper?

Author’s last name, author’s first name. Title of Article. Name of periodical. Volume number, issue number or other identifying number. Date of publication: Page number(s).

Do you need to cite historical events?

In a research paper for history, you generally need not cite common knowledge. Common knowledge may be considered any information readily available in any encyclopedia. Common knowledge may be comprised of basic historical facts, such as dates of events and place names.

How do I cite a literature review in APA?

APA style includes specific, detailed instructions for in-text citations. Each time you refer to a study by restating information or findings, include a citation in parentheses. The general format is to list the last name of the author, followed by a comma and the publication year, all enclosed in parentheses.

Can you use quotes in a literature review?

Do not include extended quotations, and use direct quotes sparingly, if at all. The literature review is a synthesis and analysis of research on your topic in your own words. Most ideas can be and should be paraphrased. However, if you feel it necessary to use quotations, use them sparingly.