How to cite a encyclopedia article in harvard style. Encyclopedia a book or a series of books used for reference on a range of materials or numerous information typically around one subject. The citation style isnt difficult, but it does differ somewhat from mla, the chicago manual, and other citation styles. World book awardwinning encyclopedias, childrens books.
Citation created by amber thompson call number 031 description 22 volumes, illustrations with some color, colored maps content scope covers a broad range of topics listed in alphabetical order accuracyauthority the world book editors are. The world book was first published in 1917 and revised annually from 1925. If the reference book is familiar and widely appears in new editions on a regular basis, do not give full publication information. 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 you use encyclopedia as your reference, you have to cite it properly. The world book encyclopedia by world book, inc, 2000, world book edition, in english 2000 ed. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. The world book encyclopedia, 1990 1990, hardcover for. The world book encyclopedia 2000 edition open library. If an encyclopedia or dictionary entry has no author or editor, begin the citation with the title of the specific entry, followed by the year of publication in round brackets. Each team member is dedicated to producing accurate and unbiased information by utilizing contemporary technological tools and following traditional practices of. According to the company, its mission is to enhance learning and reading for children around the world by developing trustworthy, engaging content to create products that will engage children of all ages at home, on the go, in the classroom or in libraries worldwide. This guide is in the process of being updated to the 7th edition of the apa citation style.
Mla citations for books, encyclopedias and websites. Examine the title page or the title page verso backside to determine the date of publication. Select the one that is completely correct for the print version. The american psychological association, or apa, format is a common means of citation in the social sciences. Mla general encyclopedia or dictionary entry citation. To have your reference list or bibliography automatically made for you, try our free citation generator.
World book encyclopedia, american encyclopaedia designed to meet the curriculum needs of elementary through highschool students. A guide to create citations for bibliographies and works cited in reference papers. If your teacher wants this source included in your bibliography, use the above format. To cite an encyclopedia entry, you need a few pieces of information. World book is a leading publisher of nonfiction and mixedgenre childrens book series, reference materials, and digital learning platforms. Research tools include my research to save your searching results, citation builder to cite your research, maps and atlas, and a browse by subject tool. How to cite encyclopedias chicago citation guide bibme. World book publishes 2014 edition of its popular encyclopedia. As pointed out in the occultopedia, another spelling for taboo is tabu a polynesian word meaning something which is banned.
Include a page number after the authors last name if one is given. If you know the author of the encyclopedias name, write that first, followed by a comma and the year of publication, like smith, 2019. 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. The world book encyclopedia defines taboo as an action, object, person, or place forbidden by law or culture dundes. Editors last name, first name middle name or initial. Education is world book s commitment and its editorial team is world book s strength. Use the following template to cite a encyclopedia article using the harvard citation style. The encyclopedia deliberately uses nontechnical language and abundant graphics to make it especially accessible to students and general readers without sacrificing depth and accuracy. Below are works cited entries for a magazine article. Citing the author one author intext citation reference. Examples are not doublespaced, but your works cited list should be doublespaced. Because the specific page number cant be determined, the page number is left out of the intext citation. For help with other source types, like books, pdfs, or websites, check out our other guides.
World book student is for elementary and middle school students. How to cite encyclopedias citation guide libguides at. This entry has no page numbers, paragraph numbers or section headings so this is left out of the citation. The world book encyclopedia is an encyclopedia published in the united states. World book encyclopedia 2015 edition, classic binding 22 volumes. How to reference an encyclopedia entry using the chicago manual of style. Titles capitalize the first letter of the first word of the title of the entry and the title of the encyclopedia or dictionary. World book encyclopedia, 2009 edition, classic binding. Examples do not show indented lines after the first line, but yours should be indented. Student includes all the articles from the print versions of the world book encylopedias.
Mla citations for books, encyclopedias and websites a bibliography or works cited page is an alphabetical list of sources used to write a paper, essay, or article. World book encyclopediapublished since 1917, the world book encyclopedia is a general reference work. 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. World book encyclopedia 2014 is designed to meet the reference needs of students from elementary school through high school and beyond. The editors of the first edition emphasized the use of everyday, simple language in the eightvolume set. To cite an encyclopedia in text using apa, place a parenthetical citation at the end of the sentence youre using the source in. How to cite an encyclopedia mla citation guide bibme. If there are no authors for the article, begin the citation with the article title instead. This article will cover the apa encyclopedia citation guides and formats. Citation guide if you write one story, it may be bad.
World book encyclopedia online charlotte mecklenburg library. In 22 hardcover volumes full of accurate and trustworthy facts, the encyclopedia set provides the most uptodate information in. Starting with the most basic element of citation, here is the guide in citing the authors. Sample parenthetical references in mla style a research. If a dictionary or encyclopedia entry has no author, the intext citation should include the title of the entry. Examples are not doublespaced, but your references list should be doublespaced. The 2018 edition of the world book encyclopedia is your pass to a world of learning and exploration. The title of the entry should be in quotation marks, with each word starting with a capital letter. 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.
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