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How to Cite an Exhibition with APA Referencing

If you write about an art exhibition in an essay, you may need to cite...

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How to Cite an Artwork in APA Referencing

Previously, we’ve explained how to cite an online image using APA referencing. But what about...

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How to Cite a Standard in IEEE Referencing

Technical standards are vital for establishing industry norms. If you are writing about a technical...

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A Quick Guide to Shortened Footnotes in Chicago Referencing

In Chicago footnote referencing, you may be able to shorten citations to prevent repetition in...

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How to Cite a Patent in Harvard Referencing

In academic writing, especially in engineering topics, you may need to reference a patent. This...

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How to Cite a Blog Post in Chicago Author–Date Referencing

Blogs can be great sources, offering simple introductions to complex topics or exploring obscure ideas...

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How to Cite a Blog Post in Chicago Footnote Referencing

Blogs can be a great source of information when researching an essay. But how do...

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How to Cite a Dictionary Entry in APA Referencing

Dictionaries are a useful source in academic writing. But how do you cite a dictionary...

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How to Cite a Social Media Post in AMA Referencing

Social media is not a standard scholarly source. However, there may be times when you...

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How to Cite a Patent in Vancouver Referencing

Now and then, you may need to cite a patent in your academic writing (e.g....

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Referencing Tips: What Are URLs and DOIs?

If you cite an online source in your academic writing, you will usually need to...

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A Guide to Repeat Citations in MLA Referencing

MLA referencing is an academic citation style used around the world. But what should you...

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