Introduction:

A paraphrased statement, though rewritten in your own words, still requires proper citation to give credit to the original author. This article will explore three different citation styles – APA, MLA, and Chicago – and detail how to cite a paraphrased statement using each of them.

1. APA (American Psychological Association):

The APA citation style is commonly used in the social sciences. To cite a paraphrased statement within the body of your paper, you should include both an in-text citation and a full reference list at the end of your paper.

– In-text citation: An in-text citation requires citing the author’s last name, the year of publication, and page number(s).

  Example: (Smith, 2020, p.45)

– Reference List: In addition to the in-text citation, provide a full reference entry at the end of your paper.

  Example: Smith, J. (2020). Understanding Paraphrasing. New York: Random House.

2. MLA (Modern Language Association):

The MLA citation style is widely used in literature and humanities fields. Like APA, you should include both an in-text citation and a full works cited list at the end of your paper.

– In-text citation: Mention the author’s last name and the page number directly after the paraphrased statement.

  Example: (James 78)

– Works Cited List: Provide a complete reference entry at the end of your paper.

  Example: James, Michael. “The Art of Rewriting.” Journal of Literary Studies vol. 5, no. 3, July 2011, pp. 76-99.

3. Chicago (Chicago Manual of Style):

The Chicago Manual of Style is often used for history and some science publications. There are two primary ways to cite sources using Chicago style: notes and bibliography and author-date.

– Notes and Bibliography: Use a footnote or endnote to cite the paraphrased statement. Include the author’s full name, title of their work, and publication information.

  Example [1]: John Dean, Paraphrasing Techniques (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2005), 185.

– Author-Date: In-text citation includes the author’s last name, year of publication, and page number(s).

  Example: (Dean 2005, 185)

– Bibliography: Provide a complete reference entry for both styles in the bibliography at the end of your paper.

  Example: Dean, John. Paraphrasing Techniques. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2005.

Conclusion:

Properly citing paraphrased statements allows you to credit the original author and uphold academic integrity. By following the citation methods outlined in APA, MLA, or Chicago style, you can easily include paraphrased information in your research work while avoiding plagiarism.