As you do your research, keep a list of your sources -- books, periodicals, and Websites. Below is the type of information you need to write down for a citation with each of its important parts labeled.

Please note that these examples show what information is needed, but are not formatted in any particular citation style. Be sure to format your citation using the proper APA, MLA, or Chicago citation style, as described in the next section.

For a book:

For a periodical article:

For a Website: