However, that does not mean that you must cite somebody. Instead cite somebody if:. You rely on a specific piece of work. If you had to look up the definition instead of coming up with it yourself, this almost certainly applies. Keep in mind that coming up with a useful definition of some things is a challenge and deserves credit. On the other hand, as a rule of thumb, you do not need to cite if you would not know whom to possibly cite in the first place possibly after a short literature search.
You want to affirm that you are adhering to some standard. If nothing else, providing a source for your definitions may calm down Reviewer 2. I would not cite in the following statement, which is essentially clarifying a well-known conflict between two common definitions whose history I do not know :. I would cite in the following example, not only for giving credit but also for affirming my approach:. We here define epilepsy as […]. This is equivalent to the definition by Fisher et al , except for […].
This difference is due to the practical reason that […]. Regular dictionaries reflect the common non subject-specific usage of terms, which is by nature often broad, fuzzy, context-dependent, and different from academic definitions if they exist. This usage is also what you have to expect readers to understand if a term you use in a paper is not specifically defined and there is no established use in your field.
With other words, the dictionary definition is the fallback default anyway. Therefore quoting a dictionary for definition is pointless in my opinion: it changes nothing and clarifies nothing.
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Last Updated: Jan 03, Views: Example reference list entry for the above in-text citation note: also an example of an online reference source : Comorbidity. Example in-text citation with an author : Amnesty International was established in support of "prisoners of conscience" Wong, , p.
Example reference list entry for the above in-text citation note: also an example for a print source or source with a doi : Wong, W. Toggle action bar FAQ Actions. Print Tweet Share on Facebook Was this helpful? Comments Here is an example of what I need.
I need to reference the in-text word "money" for which I am giving the definition. I know how to cite the dictionary in the references section of the paper. What I need to know is how to identify the word in the text as a cited item. I used the Oxford Online Dictionary. Here is the sentence: Money is defined as a current medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes; coins and banknotes collectively. How do I let the reader know it is cited in the reference section? Hi Ethan, Thanks for your question.
In this case, I would recommend using the components that you lead with in the APA reference. Since it is a reference work where you would not list an author, given the nature of the Oxford Online Dictionary, you would lead your reference list entry with Money, followed by the date.
Since in-text citations are intended to let your reader connect the ideas and sources you are building upon to the information listed in the reference list the dictionary entry and the date are what you should use in-text.
The APA Manual also notes that you should use double quotes around in-text citations when not using an author name p.
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