Citation Guide for Grade 4
What goes into a citation?
1. Author: The creator of the item. There can be more than one author for an item. On some websites, like online encyclopedias, an item may not have an author.
2. Title: The name of the source or item.
If you create a picture, give it a title. Make sure the title describes the picture.
If you did not create the item and there is no title, call it Untitled. (example 4)
3. Source Type: A source can be a website, book, photograph, video, film, newspaper, magazine, letter, interview, song, or artwork.
Correct format for a general citation
Author (if given), Title, source type.
*The title should be italicized. If you handwrite the citation, underline the Title.
How to Cite a Book
Author, Title, Source Type.
Example: Dennis B. Fradin, Tennessee in Words and Pictures, Book.
How to Cite a Website
Title, Source Type.
Example: Tennessee History for Kids, Website.
How to Cite a Personal Photograph
Photographer, Image Title, Source Type.
Melissa Powers, Parthenon in Nashville, Photograph.
How to Cite an Item without a Title
Author (if known), Untitled, Source Type.
John Doe, Untitled, Painting.
How to Cite a Video
Title, Film Studio or Distributor, Source Type.
Examples:
TV Show:
Mythbusters, Discovery, Television.
Feature Film/Movie:
Toy Story, Disney, Film.
Online Video:
Gangnam Style, YouTube, Video.