How do you cite a biography?

To cite a biographical note, mention it in your prose and then include the work in your works-cited list: According to a biographical note in Edith Wharton’s The Age of Innocence, the author was born . . . into such wealth and privilege that her family inspired the phrase ‘keeping up with the Joneses. ‘

Where do you cite your source?

You provide complete information about the source (author, title, name of publication, date, etc.) at the end of your paper, in the bibliography (also called the works cited or references page, depending on the style you use).

What is the purpose of legal citation?

A consistent and uniform citation method for legal materials is important for two reasons. First, it must be possible for the reader to accurately and efficiently locate and verify the information that is offered in support of legal arguments and theories.

What is a court citation?

A legal citation is a “reference to a legal precedent or authority, such as a case, statute, or treatise, that either substantiates or contradicts a given position.” Where cases are published on paper, the citation usually contains the following information: Court that issued the decision. Report title.