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What's the use of a works cited page?

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The works cited page is like a roadmap for your readers. It helps them find the exact sources you used in your work. So, if someone wants to research or delve deeper into the topic you've discussed, they can easily locate and examine the same sources that you relied on. Essentially, it's a tool researchers use to support one another as they continue the research by providing clear paths to the materials they've consulted.

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Can I also use Ibid. if the primary and secondary citation are on different pages?

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Yes. See Method 1, Step 2 above.

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You have the same citiation coming up at a different point in the text. How do you use ibid?

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If you're citing the a source non consecutively (e.g. [1] - text A, [2] - text B, [3] - text A) use the short form of the title. Ibidem is only used where the same source is cited consecutively (e.g. [1] - text A, [2] - text A, [3] - text B can be cited as [1] - text A, [2] - Ibid., [3] - text B).

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Is "the item cited in the ibid page" correct?

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No, in this case (i.e. where you have immediately before cited the same page of the same source) you would simply use 'Ibid.'. If you are citing a different page of the same source, the citation would be written as (for example) 'Ibid. p.10'

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How do I use "ibid" for repeated website citations on the same page?

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"Ibid" is typically used in footnotes or endnotes for repeated citations of the same source. However, it may not be applicable for website citations.

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If it's the same author but a different text, can I use "Ibid," for example, to refer to "Dan Smith, Life of Pets," and then "Dan Smith, I Love Pets"?

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In academic writing, "Ibid." refers to a source that has been cited immediately before, indicating the same work is being referenced again. If you're citing a different text by the same author, you can't use "Ibid." Instead, include a full citation for the second text.

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How do I use "ibid" for the same source without a page number?

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Cite the full source initially (e.g., Author, Title, Publisher, Year). For subsequent citations, write "Ibid." (italicized or underlined) if it’s the same source as the previous citation. Use "ibid" only if the previous citation is immediately prior; if another source intervenes, repeat the full citation. Check your style guide for specific rules.

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Should a short source like "HSP 1742, 33" be repeated instead of using "Ibid."?

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Yes. If the source is short, it's better to repeat the full citation instead of using Ibid. to maintain clarity. This is especially helpful in digital formats or when citations may be separated by text or footnotes.

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