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April 21, 2011 6:16 AM Subscribe
What is the proper MLA citation for a book abstract?
I have been asked to provide a full MLA citation for both a book and its abstract. The book citation is no problem, but I can't find any information on how to cite it's abstract. Any ideas?
I have been asked to provide a full MLA citation for both a book and its abstract. The book citation is no problem, but I can't find any information on how to cite it's abstract. Any ideas?
ABSTRACTS, INDEXES
Abstract on CD–ROM
Clawson, Mary Lou. "Guiding ADHD Students: Ten Ways to Help Them Succeed." Schools in the Middle 2.1 (1992): 17-18. ERIC. CD–ROM. Silver Platter. 2000.
Colford, Steven W. "TV Ads to Get Violence Exam." Advertising Age 4 July 1994: 40. Periodical Abstracts. CD–ROM. UMI. 1994.
Abstract in an Internet Database
Zientek, Gigi. "Bilingual Is Better." Momentum 28.1 (1997): 36-38. ERIC. 24 Feb. 1998.
Abstract on the Internet
Sylwester, Robert. "What the Biology of the Brain Tells Us about Learning." Educational Leadership 51.4 (1993): 46-51. ERIC. 13 June 1997.
posted by fozzie33 at 6:37 AM on April 21, 2011
Abstract on CD–ROM
Clawson, Mary Lou. "Guiding ADHD Students: Ten Ways to Help Them Succeed." Schools in the Middle 2.1 (1992): 17-18. ERIC. CD–ROM. Silver Platter. 2000.
Colford, Steven W. "TV Ads to Get Violence Exam." Advertising Age 4 July 1994: 40. Periodical Abstracts. CD–ROM. UMI. 1994.
Abstract in an Internet Database
Zientek, Gigi. "Bilingual Is Better." Momentum 28.1 (1997): 36-38. ERIC. 24 Feb. 1998
Abstract on the Internet
Sylwester, Robert. "What the Biology of the Brain Tells Us about Learning." Educational Leadership 51.4 (1993): 46-51. ERIC. 13 June 1997
posted by fozzie33 at 6:37 AM on April 21, 2011
also found:
Abstract (of journal article)—Entire article not read—with “Path” rather than URL Citation must include all of the above, AND the word “Abstract,” the date of retrieval, source of the abstract, and how to find it (not its URL)—used when the database was accessed through a library.
EXAMPLE
Ollendick, Thomas H., Neville J. King, and Peter Muris. “Fears and Phobias in Children: Phenomenology, Epidemiology, and Aetiology.” Child & Adolescent Mental Health 7.3 (2002): 98-106. Abstract. PsycINFO 1887-Present Feinberg Lib., Plattsburgh State Univ. 22 Oct. 2002 Path: Plattsburgh State University; Library; Alphabetical Database Menu; PsycINFO.
posted by fozzie33 at 6:44 AM on April 21, 2011
Abstract (of journal article)—Entire article not read—with “Path” rather than URL Citation must include all of the above, AND the word “Abstract,” the date of retrieval, source of the abstract, and how to find it (not its URL)—used when the database was accessed through a library.
EXAMPLE
Ollendick, Thomas H., Neville J. King, and Peter Muris. “Fears and Phobias in Children: Phenomenology, Epidemiology, and Aetiology.” Child & Adolescent Mental Health 7.3 (2002): 98-106. Abstract. PsycINFO 1887-Present Feinberg Lib., Plattsburgh State Univ. 22 Oct. 2002 Path: Plattsburgh State University; Library; Alphabetical Database Menu; PsycINFO.
posted by fozzie33 at 6:44 AM on April 21, 2011
Response by poster: Thank you for your speedy reply. The abstract is offered through a subscription service (getabstract.com). I think the term "abstract" is misleading, though. It's more of a book summary. The examples you have found are similar to what I was able to turn up, in that they cite ERIC abstracts and articles in other forms.
posted by Breav at 7:36 AM on April 21, 2011
posted by Breav at 7:36 AM on April 21, 2011
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