Do I have to put a citation after every sentence?

No. The citation should appear only after the final sentence of the paraphrase. If, however, it will be unclear to your reader where your source’s idea begins, include the author of the source in your prose rather than in a parenthetical citation. For example, the following is a paraphrase from an essay by Naomi S.

How often do you have to cite the same source in a paragraph?

Instead, when paraphrasing a key point in more than one sentence within a paragraph, cite the source in the first sentence in which it is relevant and do not repeat the citation in subsequent sentences as long as the source remains clear and unchanged.

Do I need in text citations if I only have one source?

You do not need to include the author’s name in every citation, as long as you make it clear that you’re only using one source.

Do you have to cite paraphrasing MLA?

Paraphrasing. When you write information or ideas from a source in your own words, cite the source by adding an in-text citation at the end of the paraphrased portion. Include a full in-text citation with the author name and page number (if there is one).

Can I cite the same source multiple times?

Good news: you don’t! (Warning: some instructors might require you to cite in full every time, so be sure to ask before using any of these shortcuts.) There are several ways to cite a source repeatedly and save yourself some typing. (Note: This post assumes you are using the notes-bibliography system.

Can you only use one source?

There is no general limit on how often you can cite a particular source.

Do I need a reference page for one source?

It is not necessary to include sources that you consulted but did not directly reference in the works cited list – it should only include the sources you directly quoted or paraphrased. Each in-text citation should therefore have a corresponding entry in the works cited list.

How do you cite a paragraph?

For direct quotations, include the page number as well, for example: (Field, 2005, p. 14). For sources such as websites and e-books that have no page numbers, use a paragraph number, for example: (Field, 2005, para. 1).