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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nWhat are parenthetical citations?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nCiting original sources within parentheses in your text is known as parenthetical citation<\/strong> or in-text citation<\/strong>. As the terms indicate, parenthetical citations use parentheses ( ) within the text itself to cite the source listed in the Works Cited or References section. Readers should be able to immediately see where your information comes from, without referring to footnotes or endnotes. Parenthetical citations are used in MLA format<\/a>, APA format<\/a>, and many other academic styles<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat is the purpose of parenthetical citations<\/strong>?<\/h2>\n\n\n\nParenthetical citations are useful because they give credit to the original author or speaker’s message or research within the text. This allows the reader to understand the cited author\u2019s voice, the date of publication, and the source of the information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
With the reference placed directly in-text, the reader does not have to check footnotes at the bottom of each page or the citation list at the end of the paper. This helps the reader stay focused while being able to view the relevant sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When to Include Parenthetical Citations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nCiting your sources assures that you are not plagiarizing other writers’ work. Therefore, you include a parenthetical citation when you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Reference another author\u2019s work<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Include a quotation from a cited source<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Summarize or paraphrase<\/a> another work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Parenthetical citations are often used in formal research papers and journal manuscripts to show where information was found. Proper citations can hugely impact the credibility of a paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The benefits of using parenthetical citations are that they provide readers with more detailed information about how you discovered certain content or information, which may be helpful for future research. Using these citations correctly also demonstrates to readers–whether a professor or a fellow researcher–that your work is deliberate and credible with sourcing. When submitting to a journal, it is important to check their “Guide for Authors” section to understand the specific formatting and citation guidelines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Parenthetical vs. Narrative In-text Citations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhen using in-text citations in any style format, there are two methods: parenthetical <\/strong>and narrative.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIn parenthetical format, citations include all relevant information (author\u2019s last name, publication year, page number) within<\/em> the in-text citation, which is located at the end of the sentence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nThe Korean War technically ended in an armistice, not a treaty (Kim, 2019) or (Kim, 2019, p. 12).<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
In narrative citation format, the author of the cited work is referenced as part of the written sentence itself. Write the first or lead author\u2019s name along with \u201cet al.\u201d, followed by the year in parentheses. This is especially useful when you want to append your own commentary or criticism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nAccording to Kim et al. (2019), the Korean diaspora can be broken down into several economic and cultural factors.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Read More: <\/strong>A Researcher\u2019s Guide to Citations: listing authors and using et al.<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n![\"parenthetical](\"https:\/\/ee-blog-cdn.wordvice.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/13042257\/Research-Proposal-Research-1024x1024.png\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nHow to Use Parenthetical Citations in APA <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nA parenthetical citation in APA format consists of the following parts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Author\u2019s name<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Year of publication<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Page number<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Parenthetical format:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nModern economics in South Korea has grown as a discipline since 1960 (Kim, 2019).<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Narrative format:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nKim et al. (2019) recently found in a survey of East Asian economists that modern economics in South Korea has grown as a discipline since 1960.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tips for APA in-text parenthetical citations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhen using parenthetical citations, there are a few situations to be aware of, such as if there is no author name provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When no author can be found, the title of the work and year of publication need to be included following the format shown above. If the title within the quotation marks is exceptionally long, it can be shortened in the in-text citation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
APA Style Resources<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Official <\/strong>APA Style Guidebook<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Wordvice <\/strong>APA Citation Guide<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Wordvice <\/strong>APA Citation Generator<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nHow to Use Parenthetical Citations in MLA <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nParenthetical citations are used in MLA format and closely resemble those in APA format. However, there are two main differences between MLA and APA formats: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Cite the page number<\/strong> rather than the date of publication<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- There is no comma<\/strong> separating the page number from the author’s last name.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Include the first few words in the title of the work or website if there is no author. Do not use \u201cp.\u201d or \u201cpp.\u201d to denote pages, and do not apply commas, even if there are multiple authors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nThe tourism industry is one of the main components of Korea\u2019s GDP (Kim 15)…(Kim and Lee 15)…(Kim et al. 15)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
MLA Style Resources<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Official MLA Style Guidebook<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Wordvice <\/strong>MLA Style Quick Guide<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Wordvice <\/strong>MLA 8th Citation Generator<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nHow to Use Parenthetical Citations in Vancouver Style<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nParenthetical citations in Vancouver style<\/a> should have numbering (either superscript or in brackets) on either side of the name of an author or study. A unique number should be assigned to each citation, which is then listed at the end of the manuscript in the bibliography. If you cite a source multiple times, use the same citation number from the first work in subsequent parenthetical citations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nPark et al. (4) reported that over 90% of all Korean citizens own a smartphone (p. 552).\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nVancouver Style Resources<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Official <\/strong>Vancouver Style Guidebook<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Wordvice <\/strong>Vancouver Style Quick Guide<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Wordvice <\/strong>Vancouver Style Citation Generator<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Parenthetical Citations Examples<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nLet’s look at some specific examples of what parenthetical citations look like in the context of a sentence within an academic document. Remember that sources cited in the text MUST be listed in the Works Cited (in MLA) or References section (in APA). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
APA parenthetical citation example<\/strong> (author-date-page style)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThese three examples are from the same source, but as you can see, they are formulated differently. The first example uses a signal phrase that includes the author’s last name and then the date of publication in parentheses. The second example introduces the source with only a name. And the third example does not include any information about the author in the text and therefore includes the name, date, and publication year in one set of parentheses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is the purpose of parenthetical citations<\/strong>?<\/h2>\n\n\n\nParenthetical citations are useful because they give credit to the original author or speaker’s message or research within the text. This allows the reader to understand the cited author\u2019s voice, the date of publication, and the source of the information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
With the reference placed directly in-text, the reader does not have to check footnotes at the bottom of each page or the citation list at the end of the paper. This helps the reader stay focused while being able to view the relevant sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When to Include Parenthetical Citations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nCiting your sources assures that you are not plagiarizing other writers’ work. Therefore, you include a parenthetical citation when you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Reference another author\u2019s work<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Include a quotation from a cited source<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Summarize or paraphrase<\/a> another work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Parenthetical citations are often used in formal research papers and journal manuscripts to show where information was found. Proper citations can hugely impact the credibility of a paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The benefits of using parenthetical citations are that they provide readers with more detailed information about how you discovered certain content or information, which may be helpful for future research. Using these citations correctly also demonstrates to readers–whether a professor or a fellow researcher–that your work is deliberate and credible with sourcing. When submitting to a journal, it is important to check their “Guide for Authors” section to understand the specific formatting and citation guidelines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Parenthetical vs. Narrative In-text Citations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhen using in-text citations in any style format, there are two methods: parenthetical <\/strong>and narrative.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIn parenthetical format, citations include all relevant information (author\u2019s last name, publication year, page number) within<\/em> the in-text citation, which is located at the end of the sentence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nThe Korean War technically ended in an armistice, not a treaty (Kim, 2019) or (Kim, 2019, p. 12).<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
In narrative citation format, the author of the cited work is referenced as part of the written sentence itself. Write the first or lead author\u2019s name along with \u201cet al.\u201d, followed by the year in parentheses. This is especially useful when you want to append your own commentary or criticism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nAccording to Kim et al. (2019), the Korean diaspora can be broken down into several economic and cultural factors.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Read More: <\/strong>A Researcher\u2019s Guide to Citations: listing authors and using et al.<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nHow to Use Parenthetical Citations in APA <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nA parenthetical citation in APA format consists of the following parts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Author\u2019s name<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Year of publication<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Page number<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Parenthetical format:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nModern economics in South Korea has grown as a discipline since 1960 (Kim, 2019).<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Narrative format:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nKim et al. (2019) recently found in a survey of East Asian economists that modern economics in South Korea has grown as a discipline since 1960.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tips for APA in-text parenthetical citations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhen using parenthetical citations, there are a few situations to be aware of, such as if there is no author name provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When no author can be found, the title of the work and year of publication need to be included following the format shown above. If the title within the quotation marks is exceptionally long, it can be shortened in the in-text citation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
APA Style Resources<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Official <\/strong>APA Style Guidebook<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Wordvice <\/strong>APA Citation Guide<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Wordvice <\/strong>APA Citation Generator<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n
How to Use Parenthetical Citations in MLA <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nParenthetical citations are used in MLA format and closely resemble those in APA format. However, there are two main differences between MLA and APA formats: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Cite the page number<\/strong> rather than the date of publication<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- There is no comma<\/strong> separating the page number from the author’s last name.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Include the first few words in the title of the work or website if there is no author. Do not use \u201cp.\u201d or \u201cpp.\u201d to denote pages, and do not apply commas, even if there are multiple authors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nThe tourism industry is one of the main components of Korea\u2019s GDP (Kim 15)…(Kim and Lee 15)…(Kim et al. 15)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
MLA Style Resources<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Official MLA Style Guidebook<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Wordvice <\/strong>MLA Style Quick Guide<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Wordvice <\/strong>MLA 8th Citation Generator<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n
How to Use Parenthetical Citations in Vancouver Style<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nParenthetical citations in Vancouver style<\/a> should have numbering (either superscript or in brackets) on either side of the name of an author or study. A unique number should be assigned to each citation, which is then listed at the end of the manuscript in the bibliography. If you cite a source multiple times, use the same citation number from the first work in subsequent parenthetical citations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nPark et al. (4) reported that over 90% of all Korean citizens own a smartphone (p. 552).\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nVancouver Style Resources<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Official <\/strong>Vancouver Style Guidebook<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Wordvice <\/strong>Vancouver Style Quick Guide<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Wordvice <\/strong>Vancouver Style Citation Generator<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Parenthetical Citations Examples<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nLet’s look at some specific examples of what parenthetical citations look like in the context of a sentence within an academic document. Remember that sources cited in the text MUST be listed in the Works Cited (in MLA) or References section (in APA). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
APA parenthetical citation example<\/strong> (author-date-page style)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThese three examples are from the same source, but as you can see, they are formulated differently. The first example uses a signal phrase that includes the author’s last name and then the date of publication in parentheses. The second example introduces the source with only a name. And the third example does not include any information about the author in the text and therefore includes the name, date, and publication year in one set of parentheses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Citing your sources assures that you are not plagiarizing other writers’ work. Therefore, you include a parenthetical citation when you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Reference another author\u2019s work<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Include a quotation from a cited source<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Summarize or paraphrase<\/a> another work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Parenthetical citations are often used in formal research papers and journal manuscripts to show where information was found. Proper citations can hugely impact the credibility of a paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The benefits of using parenthetical citations are that they provide readers with more detailed information about how you discovered certain content or information, which may be helpful for future research. Using these citations correctly also demonstrates to readers–whether a professor or a fellow researcher–that your work is deliberate and credible with sourcing. When submitting to a journal, it is important to check their “Guide for Authors” section to understand the specific formatting and citation guidelines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Parenthetical vs. Narrative In-text Citations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When using in-text citations in any style format, there are two methods: parenthetical <\/strong>and narrative.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
In parenthetical format, citations include all relevant information (author\u2019s last name, publication year, page number) within<\/em> the in-text citation, which is located at the end of the sentence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n
The Korean War technically ended in an armistice, not a treaty (Kim, 2019) or (Kim, 2019, p. 12).<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
In narrative citation format, the author of the cited work is referenced as part of the written sentence itself. Write the first or lead author\u2019s name along with \u201cet al.\u201d, followed by the year in parentheses. This is especially useful when you want to append your own commentary or criticism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n
According to Kim et al. (2019), the Korean diaspora can be broken down into several economic and cultural factors.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Read More: <\/strong>A Researcher\u2019s Guide to Citations: listing authors and using et al.<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n
\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nHow to Use Parenthetical Citations in APA <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A parenthetical citation in APA format consists of the following parts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Author\u2019s name<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Year of publication<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Page number<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Parenthetical format:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n
Modern economics in South Korea has grown as a discipline since 1960 (Kim, 2019).<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Narrative format:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n
Kim et al. (2019) recently found in a survey of East Asian economists that modern economics in South Korea has grown as a discipline since 1960.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tips for APA in-text parenthetical citations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
When using parenthetical citations, there are a few situations to be aware of, such as if there is no author name provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When no author can be found, the title of the work and year of publication need to be included following the format shown above. If the title within the quotation marks is exceptionally long, it can be shortened in the in-text citation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
APA Style Resources<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Official <\/strong>APA Style Guidebook<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Wordvice <\/strong>APA Citation Guide<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Wordvice <\/strong>APA Citation Generator<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nHow to Use Parenthetical Citations in MLA <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Parenthetical citations are used in MLA format and closely resemble those in APA format. However, there are two main differences between MLA and APA formats: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Cite the page number<\/strong> rather than the date of publication<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- There is no comma<\/strong> separating the page number from the author’s last name.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Include the first few words in the title of the work or website if there is no author. Do not use \u201cp.\u201d or \u201cpp.\u201d to denote pages, and do not apply commas, even if there are multiple authors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n
The tourism industry is one of the main components of Korea\u2019s GDP (Kim 15)…(Kim and Lee 15)…(Kim et al. 15)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
MLA Style Resources<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Official MLA Style Guidebook<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Wordvice <\/strong>MLA Style Quick Guide<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Wordvice <\/strong>MLA 8th Citation Generator<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nHow to Use Parenthetical Citations in Vancouver Style<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Parenthetical citations in Vancouver style<\/a> should have numbering (either superscript or in brackets) on either side of the name of an author or study. A unique number should be assigned to each citation, which is then listed at the end of the manuscript in the bibliography. If you cite a source multiple times, use the same citation number from the first work in subsequent parenthetical citations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n
Park et al. (4) reported that over 90% of all Korean citizens own a smartphone (p. 552).\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Vancouver Style Resources<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Official <\/strong>Vancouver Style Guidebook<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Wordvice <\/strong>Vancouver Style Quick Guide<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Wordvice <\/strong>Vancouver Style Citation Generator<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Parenthetical Citations Examples<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Let’s look at some specific examples of what parenthetical citations look like in the context of a sentence within an academic document. Remember that sources cited in the text MUST be listed in the Works Cited (in MLA) or References section (in APA). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
APA parenthetical citation example<\/strong> (author-date-page style)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
These three examples are from the same source, but as you can see, they are formulated differently. The first example uses a signal phrase that includes the author’s last name and then the date of publication in parentheses. The second example introduces the source with only a name. And the third example does not include any information about the author in the text and therefore includes the name, date, and publication year in one set of parentheses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Wordvice <\/strong>Vancouver Style Quick Guide<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Wordvice <\/strong>MLA Style Quick Guide<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- There is no comma<\/strong> separating the page number from the author’s last name.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
- Wordvice <\/strong>APA Citation Guide<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Official <\/strong>APA Style Guidebook<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n