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Citing Sources in a Nonfiction Book

Keith Ogorek — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 13:23:17 GMT

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When writing a nonfiction book, it's important to cite any sources you use in your research and writing process. Per ALC President Keith Ogorek, there are two main ways authors can cite sources: 1) in a bibliography at the end, and 2) in footnotes on individual pages.

For his latest nonfiction book that he co-wrote with another author, Ogorek and his writing partner chose to use a bibliography to cite their sources. Their reasoning behind this is because the footnotes on individual pages feels more academic, and that is not the intention of their book.

When creating a bibliography or footnotes, there are certain formats that must be followed, so it's important to accurately track your sources as you are writing, he says. This will save you a lot of time in the revision process.

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Citing Sources in a Nonfiction Book

Keith Ogorek — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 13:21:49 GMT

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Citing Sources in a Nonfiction Book

Keith Ogorek — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 20:08:24 GMT

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Citing Sources in a Nonfiction Book

Keith Ogorek — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 20:07:26 GMT

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Citing Sources in a Nonfiction Book

Keith Ogorek — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 18:58:12 GMT

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ALC President Keith Ogorek explains the two primary ways you can cite your sources in a nonfiction book.

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Citing Sources in a Nonfiction Book

Keith Ogorek — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 18:25:08 GMT

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ALC President Keith Ogorek explains the two primary ways you can cite your sources in a nonfiction book.

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Citation Best Practices for Nonfiction

Author Learning Center — Wed, 11 Jul 2018 20:02:07 GMT

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Writing nonfiction often requires authors to use citations throughout their book. A citation is a formal way of giving credit for material used or referenced from another source, such as a book, journal, or website. Understanding citation best practices for nonfiction, including why, when, and how to use citations, will help you create a book that is ethically and legally sound.

Why use citations

It's the law: Copyright law protects people's work. Using too much of someone's work without giving them credit violates the law.
It helps your readers: Your readers may wish to explore concepts or facts mentioned in your book. By properly using citations, your readers can easily find and read the original material.
It's the right thing to do: Don't steal other people's work. Give credit where it's due.

When to use citations in nonfiction

The best practice for nonfiction writers is to cite any of the following material:

Direct quote: Cite the reference whenever text from another source appears in your book.
Paraphrase: When you rely heavily on another source, even if it's not a direct quote, you should cite the reference.
Springboard idea: Include a citation for any idea or concept that you use as a springboard to develop your own ideas and theories.
Obscure fact: When mentioning a fact that's hard for readers to verify, it's helpful to cite where you obtained the information.

How to cite sources in a nonfiction book

There are many ways to cite references in a book. When choosing a style, consider your book's genre and your publisher's preference. If you're unsure which style is appropriate, research books similar to yours and note which citation style is used most.

Here are some common citation styles:

Chicago Manual of Style, notes and bibliography citation system:

Uses a combination of footnotes or endnotes (or both) and a bibliography.
Preferred in book publishing for historical books, literature, and the arts.

Chicago Manual of Style, author-date citation system:

Uses in-text notes set in parentheses that list the author and publication date of the source.
Includes a corresponding reference list with full bibliographies.
Common style in the sciences, including physical, natural, and social sciences.
Reference The Chicago Manual of Style, 17th Edition for both Chicago-styles.

Modern Language Association citation style (MLA):

Uses in-text citations of the author's name and page number set in parentheses.
Includes a works cited list at the end of the manuscript or article.
Preferred by scholars, journals, academic presses.
Reference the MLA Handbook, Eighth Edition.

American Psychological Association citation style (APA):

Uses in-text citations of the author, publication year, and page number set in parentheses.
Includes a reference list.
Favored within the social sciences for academic journal articles and books.
Follow details in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Sixth Edition.

American Medical Association citation style (AMA):

Uses in-text superscripted numbers and a corresponding numbered list of references at the end of the book or article.
Preferred style for journal articles, books, and research papers in the medical field.
Follow the details explained in AMA Manual of Style, 10th Edition.

When citations are not enough

Sometimes it's not enough to simply give credit for sourced material—you may need to obtain permission from the copyright holder. In some cases, even if you're only quoting a small amount of text, you still may need to ask permission. It's not always about the amount of content that you use, but the percentage of the total work. Another consideration is specifically which part you quote. For example, if you quote the heart of the work, even if it's just one line from a book, you may need to seek permission.

Ask permission especially when quoting the following:
Poem or song lyrics of more than a couple of lines
Article or short work of more than a few sentences
Book content of more than 500 words
Unpublished material, such as e-mails, text messages, or letters of any length

Follow the citation best practices for nonfiction

By understanding the best practices for citations in nonfiction, you can create a book that is helpful to your readers and meets the expectations of publishers and the academic community. When you are familiar with how to cite sources from the beginning, you can stay organized and avoid the headache of tracking down sources after you've written your manuscript.

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Best Practices for Editing Christian and Faith-Based Books - podcast

Bart Tesoriero — Mon, 22 May 2017 20:55:02 GMT

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Christian author and editor Bart Tesoriero offers three editing best practice tips for Christian and faith-based writing. First, when quoting scripture it's important to understand which version is being used, as this can impact how it's treated and cited. Second, be consistent with your treatment of pronouns. This may be dictated by the specific denomination associated with the work. Third, when citing a book of the Bible do not italicize the copy. Tesoriero also points out that extra approval steps in the editing process may be necessary, such as an imprimatur, which is an official authorization from the Roman Catholic Church to publish a book.

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Best Practices for Editing Christian and Faith-Based Books - video

Bart Tesoriero — Mon, 22 May 2017 20:54:39 GMT

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Best Practices for Editing Christian and Faith-Based Books - podcast

Bart Tesoriero — Mon, 22 May 2017 13:35:08 GMT

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Best Practices for Editing Christian and Faith-Based Books - video

Bart Tesoriero — Mon, 22 May 2017 13:35:04 GMT

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