Conquering the Citation Jungle: How to Tame The Washington Post in Your Bibliography
Ah, citations. Those scholarly little footnotes that haunt us all. But fear not, intrepid researcher! Today we slay the mighty Washington Post and bring order to your bibliography.
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| How Do You Cite The Washington Post |
Gearing Up for the Washington Post Rodeo: Print vs. Online
First things first, saddle up, partner! Are you wrangling a printed Washington Post or its digital doppelganger? This little detail steers our citation steer in the right direction.
QuickTip: Read with curiosity — ask ‘why’ often.
- Printed Pony:
- We'll need the author's last name, first initial, and middle initial (if provided).
- "Wrangle" the article title with those fancy quotation marks.
- Lasso that prestigious newspaper title: The Washington Post.
- Don't forget the publication date, it keeps the whole herd in chronological order.
- Finally, snag the section and page number - consider them the branding on your wrangled article.
For example: Smith, J.R. "UFOs Over D.C.: Aliens or Just Drones?" The Washington Post, May 15, 2024, p. A1.
QuickTip: Save your favorite part of this post.
- Digital Dude:
- Same rodeo, just a different saddle. We still need the author(s) and article title in their quotation corral.
- The Washington Post remains our noble steed.
- Snag the publish date again, it's like the horse's birth certificate.
- Finally, wrangle that web address (URL). This is your digital lasso.
For example: Johnson, Jane. "House Votes for Mandatory Nap Time. Senators Scoff." The Washington Post, https://www.washingtonpost.com/, accessed May 16, 2024.
Tip: Read in a quiet space for focus.
Important Note: Always double-check your lassoed information for accuracy!
Tip: Take your time with each sentence.
More Citation Wrangling Tips:
- Multiple Authors: If you have a herd of authors, list them last name, first initial, separated by commas.
- No Author? Sometimes articles are orphaned. In that case, start with the article title.
- Paging Puzzles: If the article rambles across multiple pages, separate the page numbers with a dash (e.g., pp. A3-A5).
Howdy Partner, You've Got This!
Now you've got the reins on citing The Washington Post, both online and in print. No bibliography should scare you anymore!
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How-To FAQ for the Citation Wrangler:
How to cite The Washington Post with multiple authors? List them last name, first initial, separated by commas (e.g., Jones, A., Smith, B., & Johnson, C.)
How to cite The Washington Post with no author? Start your citation with the article title in quotation marks.
How to cite The Washington Post in APA style? Yup, we can wrangle that too! But that's a whole different rodeo. Check out the APA Style Guide for specifics.
How to cite The Washington Post in MLA style? Another variation on the citation theme! The MLA Handbook is your best friend here.
How to relax after conquering citations? Grab a metaphorical cup of coffee, pat yourself on the back, and maybe take a nap (unless you're one of those Senators who scoffed at the idea).
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