by It help you give credit to the giants whose shoulders you stand on while ensuring your work is credible and well-researched. Let’s dive right in!
Step 1: Open Microsoft Word
Step 2: Place Your Cursor
Step 3: Access the “References” Tab
Step 4: Find the “Insert Citation” Option
Example: Let’s say you’re following the APA style. Click on “Insert Citation” and select “Add New Source.”
Step 5: Fill in the Source Information
Example: For your scholarly article, you’d fill in fields like Author, Title, Source Title, Year, etc.
Step 6: Insert Your Citation
Example: In your paper, you might see something like, “Virtual reality has been shown to enhance learning (Smith, 2020).”
Step 7: Manage Your Sources
As you continue to reference sources in your paper, you can add more citations following the same steps. Word will keep track of all your sources in the “Manage Sources” option, ensuring you don’t lose any references.
Step 8: Build Your Bibliography
Example: Your bibliography might include the entry for your scholarly article like this:
Smith, J. (2020). The Impact of Virtual Reality on Educational Outcomes. Journal of Educational Technology, 45(3), 312-329.
Save Your Document
Don’t forget to save your document, complete with its properly formatted citations and bibliography.
