How to Cite a Petition
Citing resources for a research paper or article is typically done in one of three styles: MLA style, APA style or Chicago style. Not all formatting styles specifically explain how to cite a petition, but the styles do have other rules that you can follow to make sure your citation is correct.
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Instructions
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Citing a Petition Using MLA Style
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MLA style is commonly used in colleges and high schools. Begin with the author's last name, followed by her first name and middle initial (if needed.) End with a period.
Example: Anthony, Susan B.
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State the petition name in quotes, ending with a period.
Example: "Petition to Congress Requesting Women's Suffrage."
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End with the date the petition was written, starting with the date, then abbreviated month, then year, followed by a period. If a specific date is not know, state the year followed by a period.
Example: 13 Mar 1865.
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Full example: Anthony, Susan B. "Petition to Congress Requesting Women's Suffrage." 13 Mar 1865.
Cite a Petition Using APA Style
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APA style can help you downsize your research. State the author's name using last name, first name and middle initial and ending with a period.
Example: Anthony, Susan B.
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Cite the year in parentheses with a period outside.
Example: (1865).
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End with the title in quotes with a period inside.
Example: "Petition to Congress Requesting Women's Suffrage."
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Indent the second line of each citation five to seven spaces if it flows onto a second line.
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Full example: Anthony, Susan B. (1865). "Petition to Congress Requesting Women's Suffrage."
Cite a Petition Using the Chicago Manual of Style
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A flexible style for citation from the Windy City. Cite the name of the author with first name followed by middle initial and last name, and closed with a comma.
Example: Susan B. Anthony,
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State the title of the petition in quotes, with no punctuation following.
Example: "Petition to Congress Requesting Women's Suffrage"
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Put the type of document you are citing, without capitalizing, followed by a comma and the year. End with a period.
Example: petition, 1865.
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Full example: Susan B. Anthony, "Petition to Congress Requesting Women's Suffrage" petition, 1865.
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Tips & Warnings
The rules change when a petition is found within a document such as a book or encyclopedia.
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