The specific way to cite a research paper can vary depending on the citation style you are using, such as APA (American Psychological Association), MLA (Modern Language Association), Chicago, or others. Here are general guidelines on how to cite a research paper in APA, MLA, and Chicago styles:
- APA Style:
In-text citation:
- For a single author: (Author’s Last name, Year of publication)
- For multiple authors (up to 20 authors): (First Author’s Last name et al., Year of publication)
- For more than 20 authors: (First Author’s Last name et al., Year of publication)
Reference list:
- For a journal article: Author’s Last name, Author’s Initials. (Year of publication). Title of the article. Title of the Journal, volume number(issue number), page range. DOI or URL if available.
For a conference paper: Author’s Last name, Author’s Initials. (Year of publication). Title of the paper. In Proceedings of the Conference Name (pp. page range). Conference Location. DOI or URL if available.
- MLA Style:
In-text citation:
- For a single author: (Author’s Last name page number)
- For multiple authors: (First Author’s Last name and Second Author’s Last name page number)
Works Cited list:
- For a journal article: Author’s Last name, Author’s First name. “Title of the Article.” Title of the Journal, volume number, issue number, Year of publication, page range. DOI or URL if available.
- For a conference paper: Author’s Last name, Author’s First name. “Title of the Paper.” Title of the Conference Proceedings, Conference Location, Year of publication, page range. DOI or URL if available.
- Chicago Style:
Footnote/Endnote citation:
- For a single author: Author’s First name Author’s Last name, “Title of the Article” (Journal Title volume number, issue number, Year of publication), page number.
Bibliography:
- For a journal article: Author’s Last name, Author’s First name. “Title of the Article.” Title of the Journal volume number, issue number (Year of publication): page range. DOI or URL if available.
- For a conference paper: Author’s Last name, Author’s First name. “Title of the Paper.” In Title of the Conference Proceedings, edited by Editor’s First name Editor’s Last name, page range. Conference Location: Publisher, Year of publication. DOI or URL if available.
Note: These are general guidelines and may not cover all possible scenarios. Always consult the specific citation style guide or the instructions provided by the publication or institution where you are submitting your work for accurate and complete citations.