Examples are not doublespaced, but your works cited list should be doublespaced. Encyclopedia or other reference book article citation maker chiru. Turabians a manual for writers of term papers, theses, and dissertations, 7thed. Capitalize only the first word of title and subtitle, and any proper nouns. Encyclopedia name, publisher, year, published, page s. The equivalent resource for the older apa 6 style can be found here. World book is the sole publisher of print general reference encyclopedias for kids. An encyclopedia entry with an unknown author and unknown date. This page reflects the latest version of the apa publication manual i. Encyclopedia a book or a series of books used for reference on a range of materials or numerous information typically around one subject. In 1915, they enlisted the help of michael vincent oshea, a professor of education at the university of wisconsin the first edition of the world book encyclopedia was published as simply the world book in 1917, by the hansonroachfowler. Retrieved february 15, 2005, from ebsco animals database. Wellknown publications only require edition and year, and no other publication information. The print series nonfiction series is a set that provides readers with general reference, resource for students to master research skills.
Citing the author one author intext citation reference. World book encyclopedia 2018 the 2018 edition of the world book encyclopedia is your pass to a world of learning and exploration. The world book encyclopedia is an encyclopedia published in the united states. To have your reference list or bibliography automatically made for you, try our free citation generator. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Examine the title page or the title page verso backside to determine the date of publication. A guide to citing sources and to creating a list of references. Be sure to include the name of author if given, the name of the article, the name of the reference book, the edition. Be sure to include the name of author if given, the name of the article, the name of the reference book, the edition, and the year of publication. This guide is in the process of being updated to the 7th edition of the apa citation style.
To cite an encyclopedia entry, you need a few pieces of information, including the entry author, the year the encyclopedia was published, the entry title, the encyclopedia name, and the name and location of the encyclopedia publisher. Maple is the term used to refer to any of a large genus of shrubs or trees in the family sapindaceae maple, encyclopaedia britannica online. Because the specific page number cant be determined, the page number is left out of the intext citation. Apa citation encyclopedia britannica online publication manual of the american psychological association, 6th ed. How to cite online subject encyclopedias from a database. Include a page number after the authors last name if one is given. How to cite an online encyclopedia in mla format pen and. Use the following template to cite a encyclopedia article using the harvard citation style. How to cite a encyclopedia article in harvard style.
Because the 7 th edition of the apa publication manual heavily emphasizes digital and electronic sources, it does not contain explicit instructions for. This new edition of the world book encyclopedia of science attempts to provide information on the fields of science to adults and. Citations in a bibliography are formulated in a similar way to a footnote or endnote, but do have slight variations from the way a footnote or endnote is formulated encyclopedia article. In 22 hardcover volumes full of accurate and trustworthy facts, the encyclopedia set provides the most uptodate information in formats speciallytailored for schoolaged learners. When citing sources reproduced online from their print versions, it is not necessary to include online information such as the website publisher or the date of the electronic publication. Citing encyclopedias in cms chicago manual of style is essential within the paper writing process. World books mission is to enhance and support learning and reading for children and families around the world.
World book publishes 2014 edition of its popular encyclopedia. Italicize title and subtitle and end with a period. Until it is updated to the 7th edition, please refer to the updated quick how tos search apa and to the 7th edition of the apa manuals at the research help desk. World book encyclopedia is a 22 volume set of general knowledge for the high school student and adult lerarner. The world book was tricked up with glossy paper that was like velvet to the touch unlike that dry paper ol unglossy britannica, lots of dynamic. The world book encyclopedia 2020 hardcover july 12, 1905. As the first woman candidate for vice president of the united states in a major party, geraldine anne ferraro expanded opportunities for women in national politics. How to cite encyclopedias citation guide libguides at.
Different citation systems and styles are used in scientific citation, legal citation, prior art. Adolf hitler was the dictator or absolute ruler of germany from 1934 to 1945 and leader of the national socialist german workers party, known as the nazi party. A bibliographic citation is a reference to a book, article, web page, or other published item. In this example, the entry is taken from the first and only edition of the dictionary of american. Youngsters and grownups alike will make discoveries and find new things to learn. The world book was first published in 1917 and revised annually from 1925. The world book encyclopedia is a great reference set, and a source of pure pleasure reading, too. We strive to expand our trustworthy, engaging content and leverage modern technology to create products that will engage children of all ages at home, on the go, in the classroom or in libraries worldwide. Chicago style is sometimes referred to as turabian style, which is a modified version of chicago style, and which is outlined in kate l.
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The word encyclopaedia is derived from the greek enkyklios paideia. The words from the title of the entry should be in quotation marks, with each word starting with a capital letter. He took advantage of germanys economic hardships and the bitterness of its citizens after world war i. Mondales running mate in 1984 broke a gender barrier that had lasted for over two hundred years. Intext citation example one two or three words from title of entry example. A 22volume, highly illustrated, az general encyclopedia for all ages, featuring sections on how to use world book, other research aids, pronunciation key, a student guide to better writing, speaking, and research skills, and comprehensive index. When citing an online encyclopedia intext, include the entry name and encyclopedia title in parentheses at the end of the sentence before the period. For help with other source types, like books, pdfs, or websites, check out our other guides. Born april 20, 1889 braunau, austria died april 30, 1945 berlin, germany dictator of nazi germany from 1934 to 1945. Access to the complete content on oxford reference requires a subscription or.
This article will cover the apa encyclopedia citation guides and formats. When you use encyclopedia as your reference, you have to cite it properly. So if you found your information in the new world encyclopedia, your citation would be. Examples are based on the publication manual of the american psychological association, 6th edition. This encyclopedia features concise entries providing essential information on a range of subjects, including world affairs, science and technology, the arts, modern and ancient history, religion, sports, and popular culture. Examples do not show indented lines after the first line, but yours should be indented. Encyclopaedia, also spelled encyclopedia, reference work that contains information on all branches of knowledge or that treats a particular branch of knowledge in a comprehensive manner for more than 2,000 years encyclopaedias have existed as summaries of extant scholarship in forms comprehensible to their readers. If there are no authors for the article, begin the citation with the article title instead. Citations of both types should supply sufficient detail to identify the item uniquely. Family members will find themselves browsing through volumes on lazy afternoons. This example had no editors name, edition, volume or page numbers, so these elements were left out of the citation. According to the company, its mission is to enhance learning and reading for.
Our childrens encyclopedias combine ageappropriate language. Included is information about referencing, various citation formats with examples for each source type, and other helpful information. World book encyclopia 2018 contains timely new articles and revised articles of continuing relevance. Name of reference source, other contributors, edition, volume number, publisher, date of online publication. A citation is a reference to a source not always the original source, published or unpublished citation needed. The world book encyclopedia world book, inc a 22volume, highly illustrated, az general encyclopedia for all ages, featuring sections on how to use world book, other research aids, pronunciation key, a student guide to better writing. World book encyclopedia, american encyclopaedia designed to meet the curriculum needs of elementary through highschool students. Encyclopedia of animals, national geographic society, 2007 pp. Hansen and john bellow, who realized that existing encyclopedias were offputting to young readers.
According to humphries 1990, degas work had an enormous impact. Starting with the most basic element of citation, here is the guide in citing the authors. Filling 22 volumes, this specificentry print reference work emphasizes geography and biography and gives broad treatment to such subject areas as business, psychology, government, energy, ecology, and criminology. If a dictionary or encyclopedia entry has no author, the intext citation should include the first one, two or three words from title of the entry.
A comprehensive guide to apa citations and format overview of this guide. A digital object identifier doi is a unique number assigned to some journal articles and books available electronically. How to cite an encyclopedia mla citation guide bibme. Apa online sources library at lansing community college. Authors last name, first name middle name or initial.