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How to Add Citations and a Bibliography in Google Docs

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This tutorial shows how to add citations and a bibliography in Google Docs. First, we will enter the source information. Then, we will add in-text citations. Finally, we will create a bibliography (also known as a Works Cited list or References list). Table of Contents How to Enter Sources How to Add In-Text Citations How to Create a Bibliography Watch all … [Read more...] about How to Add Citations and a Bibliography in Google Docs

How to Create Run-In Headings in Microsoft Word (Indented & Left-Aligned)

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Run-in headings appear in line with the text rather than above the text. This tutorial shows how to create run-in headings in Microsoft Word. Specifically, we will create run-in headings that will appear correctly in the table of contents. First, we will use Word’s default styles to create run-in headings that are aligned with the left margin. Then, we will customize a … [Read more...] about How to Create Run-In Headings in Microsoft Word (Indented & Left-Aligned)

How to Create a Citation with Multiple Sources in Microsoft Word

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There are several third-party plug-ins that can help you create a citation with multiple sources in Microsoft Word. But today, we are going to create multi-source citations in Word without using a plug-in. We will also look at how to remove or edit individual sources within a multi-source citation. Quick Links: How to Create a Citation with Multiple Sources How to … [Read more...] about How to Create a Citation with Multiple Sources in Microsoft Word

Should You Use Metric or US Customary Units of Measurement in Your Writing?

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Here in the United States, we use US customary units of measurement, such as pounds, feet, and inches, for most of our daily activities. However, we are also accustomed to seeing—and sometimes using—the metric system adopted by most other countries. So, should we use metric or US customary units of measurement in our writing? Before answering that question, let’s take a … [Read more...] about Should You Use Metric or US Customary Units of Measurement in Your Writing?

How to Cite a Podcast in Reference Lists, Notes, and Bibliographies

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From true crime to comedy, podcasts are all the rage right now. And unsurprisingly, the information they provide is sneaking into our writing. But, just like written sources, podcasts need to be properly cited in reference lists, notes, and bibliographies. This post explains how to cite a podcast according to three of our primary style guides: 1. The Chicago Manual of Style … [Read more...] about How to Cite a Podcast in Reference Lists, Notes, and Bibliographies

How to Write Table Titles

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Table titles help readers understand the connection between tables and the rest of the document. They can also make tables easier to understand when viewed by themselves. Due to these important functions, all our primary style guides offer detailed guidelines for how to write table titles. So today, we’re going to compare the differing guidelines provided by three of those … [Read more...] about How to Write Table Titles

How to Write Figure Captions for Graphs, Charts, Photos, Drawings, and Maps

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Figures are visuals such as charts, graphs, photos, drawings, and maps. Figures are normally identified by the capitalized word Figure and a number followed by a caption. A caption is a short block of text that gives information about the figure. The following seven tips explain how to write figure captions in your book, article, or research paper. Although closely related, … [Read more...] about How to Write Figure Captions for Graphs, Charts, Photos, Drawings, and Maps

When to Use the Percent Sign in a Sentence (The Ultimate Guide)

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Do you know what percentage of style guides agree on when to use the percent sign in a sentence? Zero! To understand when to use the percent sign instead of the word percent, we need to look at the recommendations provided by all four of our primary style guides: The Chicago Manual of Style (Chicago style) The Associated Press Stylebook (AP style) Publication Manual of … [Read more...] about When to Use the Percent Sign in a Sentence (The Ultimate Guide)

How to Capitalize Hyphenated Words in Titles and Headings

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Most titles and headings are formatted with headline-style capitalization, which means that the first and last words and all the main words in between are capitalized (as demonstrated in the title of this blog post). But how should you capitalize hyphenated words in titles and headings using headline-style capitalization? The general guideline is to capitalize all the main … [Read more...] about How to Capitalize Hyphenated Words in Titles and Headings