Academic Writing Blog: Paraphrasing and Citation Guides
Practical guides for students and researchers on paraphrasing a source, citing it correctly and formatting a reference list. Each guide answers the question first, shows an example and links its sources.
MLA Format Example: Research Paper Setup, Page by Page
An MLA format example, page by page: margins, header, heading, title and Works Cited, measured against a real MLA sample essay, plus a setup checklist.Read the guide
Harvard Referencing: A Complete Guide With Examples
Harvard referencing explained: in-text citations, reference list format for books, journals, websites and videos, et al. rules and Harvard vs APA.Read the guide
How to Paraphrase: 6 Steps With Examples
Learn how to paraphrase in 6 steps: understand the source, write from memory, keep terms and numbers, compare, and cite. With a worked example.Read the guide
APA Citation In Text: Rules and Examples (7th Edition)
APA citation in text rules for APA 7: narrative vs parenthetical, two or three authors, et al., no date, page numbers, websites and "as cited in".Read the guide
What Is Paraphrasing? Meaning, Definition and Examples
Paraphrase meaning in plain words: what paraphrasing is, why writers do it, paraphrase vs quote vs summary, two examples, and why you still cite.Read the guide
MLA In-Text Citations: Rules and Examples (9th Edition)
MLA in text citation rules in MLA 9: author-page format, et al., no author, no page numbers, websites and block quotes, with examples.Read the guide
APA Title Page: Student and Professional Format (7th Edition)
How to format an APA title page in the 7th edition: student and professional elements in order, running head, author note, a layout template and mistakes.Read the guide
How to Write an Annotated Bibliography (APA and MLA Examples)
How to write an annotated bibliography: what an annotation includes, length, APA 7 and MLA 9 format, and full examples from one real source.Read the guide
What Is a Bibliography? Meaning, Format, and Examples
Learn the meaning of bibliography, how it differs from a reference list, and how to format book, journal, and website entries in APA, MLA, and Chicago.Read the guide
APA Standard Format: The Complete APA 7th Edition Guide
APA standard format for APA 7: font, margins, spacing, title page, five heading levels, in-text citations and reference list examples from APA.Read the guide
In-Text Citations: What They Are and How to Write Them
An in-text citation is a short pointer to a source in your reference list. See examples in APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, IEEE and AMA, plus common mistakes.Read the guide