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Does an Encyclopedia Have an Author?

Maya Lin-Takahashi • • 6 min read
Does an Encyclopedia Have an Author?

Last Name (Ed.), Name of encyclopedia or dictionary (edition if given and is not first edition). ... If a dictionary or encyclopedia entry

encyclopedia entry
An encyclopedia (American English), encyclopædia, or encyclopaedia (British English) is a reference work or compendium providing summaries of knowledge either from all branches or from a particular field or discipline. ... Encyclopedia entries are longer and more detailed than those in most dictionaries.
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has no author, the in-text citation should include the title of the entry. The title of the entry should be in quotation marks, with each word starting with a capital letter.

How do you cite an encyclopedia?

Format. Author's Last Name, First Name. "Title of Entry." Title of Encyclopedia or Dictionary, edited by Editor's First Name Last Name, Edition if given and not first edition, vol. Volume Number, Publisher Name, Year of Publication, pp.

Can you cite an encyclopedia in a research paper?

Encyclopedias are great as sources of background information. ... Any time you use an external source, whether it's a research article, a website, a tweet, or an encyclopedia article, you'll need to cite it. So, if you have used information from an encyclopedia, you must provide a citation and reference.

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Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.