How do I cite references in a dissertation thesis? Can I use endnotes, or should I use the "insert citation" function in Microsoft Word? Should references be at the end of each chapter or at the end of the dissertation?

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e.mccormick · Answer

First off, is it a dissertation or a thesis?  There are technical difference depending on where you are at.

Second, have you been told to follow a specific format?  If writing in APA or MLA format, the citation system is predetermined for you.  If not given a format, then you can use whatever you desire... but it is probably better to follow a format to be safe!

anonymous · Answer

This is a dissertation. I haven't been told to follow a specific format. Thanks for your advice:)

e.mccormick · Answer

Looks like many schools have a format guide. Might want to see if yous does: http://www.poetryarchive.org/poetryarchive/glossaryItem.do?id=8091

e.mccormick · Answer

For example, the one from Northwestern says, "The format for references must conform to the guidelines in an approved style manual." which is what I pointed out.  But yours might say something else.