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Dr. Morrow's English 1010 Simplified Citation Style Guide: Citing a Source with a PURL

Citing a Source with a PURL

Many databases provide permalinks, or permanent URLs (PURLs) for sources.  A PURL should be used before any other option for citing your source.  Use a PURL before using a URL or a DOI.

In-Text + Sources Cited:

McCaffery et al. have proposed a new model for forecasting frog populations. (2)  This model accounts for…


Sources Cited:

1. http://www.christinebruce.com.au/informed-learning/seven-faces-of-information-literacy-in-higher-education/  

2. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=78333682&site=ehost-live

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