The pass requirements for adding citations and references in WordPress primarily involve choosing a consistent citation style, correctly attributing sources, and ensuring all referenced material is included in a final references or bibliography list[1].
The general steps and best practices are as follows:
- Decide on a single citation format (such as APA, MLA, or Chicago) and use it consistently throughout the post[1].
- In-text citations should appear as superscript numbers within your content, directly after the referenced information[3].
- Full citation details must appear in a separate references section at the end of your post[1].
- Each source in the reference list should match the superscript number used in the body[3].
- Double-check URLs to ensure accuracy, and use direct links to the original source—avoid affiliate or altered links[1].
- For works without an author, use the title or the organization’s name as the attribution, and include the publication date or “n.d.” if no date is available[5].
- If quoting directly, always include a page or paragraph number if available[5].
In WordPress, you can use built-in blocks for quotes. The Quote Block allows you to add a quotation with an optional field for author or citation, which can include name, work, publisher, date, and/or URL[7]. For formal bibliographies, manually creating a reference list using an unordered list (<ul>) at the end of the document is recommended[1].
Follow these steps for a properly formatted references section:
- Mark each reference with a corresponding superscript number.
- Each entry should provide full bibliographic details: author, work title, publisher, year, and URL if online[1].
- Make each reference clickable using an anchor tag linking directly to the source[1].
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