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Citation Basics (APA, Chicago, MLA)

Helpful information on citing sources for papers.

Brief Overview

Inserting Footnotes

Chicago Style uses footnotes for in-text citations.  Footnotes appear at the bottom of the page when the page contains a direct quote or paraphrase. 

Microsoft Word

When using Microsoft Word, select the "References" tab then click "Insert Footnote" 

 

Google Docs

When using Google Docs, select "Insert" then click "Footnote."

Demonstration of how to insert footnote in Google Docs

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