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  1. How to Cite a Wikipedia Article | APA, MLA & Chicago - Scribbr

    • Learn how to cite a Wikipedia article in different citation styles, such as APA, MLA and Chicago. Find out why Wikipedia is not a reliable source for academic writing and how to use it effectively.… See more

    How to Cite Wikipedia in Apa Style

    In APA Style (7th edition), only the first word of the title is capitalized, and there is no period after the URL. The in-text citation includes the title of the article (with title-case capita… See more

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    How to Cite Wikipedia in MLA Style

    InMLA style, the title takes headline capitalization, the publisher is included, and there is a period after the URL. The date of last modification can be found at the very bottom of t… See more

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    How to Cite Wikipedia in Chicago Style

    Chicago stylerecommends against citing Wikipedia as a source. However, if you do need to cite it, the format depends on which of Chicago’s two styles of citation you’re following: 1… See more

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  1. When citing Wikipedia as a reference, keep in mind the following points123:
    • Wikipedia is a tertiary source, so it's generally not recommended for academic writing.
    • If you still need to cite it, use the article title, publication date, and URL.
    • Follow the appropriate citation style (e.g., APA) for formatting.
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    There is disagreement about whether Wikipedia can be considered a reliable source, but most academics agree that you shouldn’t cite it in your writing, for two main reasons:

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      To cite Wikipedia in APA on the References page, follow this formula: Title of article. (Year, Month Day). In Wikipedia. URL
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      To cite a Wikipedia article properly, you’ll need to find and include the information below: The title of the article The name of the website (Wikipedia) The name of the publisher (Wikimedia Foundation) The date the article was published or last updated The date that you accessed/read the article The URL Harvard (Cite Them Right 10th edition)
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