Proper way to cite your sources?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the proper way to cite sources in a math research paper, exploring the differences in citation styles across various journals and the availability of guidelines.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express uncertainty about the citation style required for math research papers, suggesting it may differ from MLA.
  • Others propose that citation requirements vary by journal and inquire if a specific stylesheet is available for reference.
  • One participant mentions their experience with a specific stylesheet (RSC style) used for their dissertation, providing links to guidelines as examples.
  • A later reply indicates that having no immediate deadline allows for flexibility in finding the appropriate citation style.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that citation styles differ among journals, but no consensus exists on a "general" citation method applicable across all contexts.

Contextual Notes

There is a lack of clarity regarding the existence of a universal citation style for math research papers, and the discussion reflects varying levels of familiarity with specific guidelines.

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...in a math research paper that is. I really have no idea. I'm assuming it's different than MLA. Is there a website or something out there that has the guidelines or is it different for each journal?
 
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Probably different for each set of journals, or similar. Do you have a stylesheet that you could follow?
 
sjb-2812 said:
Probably different for each set of journals, or similar. Do you have a stylesheet that you could follow?

Stylesheet? I really don't have much of anything to go by. Fortunately, this isn't a huge deal since I have no real deadline but I would just like to have it look right when I get it to my adviser to look over. Is there no "general" way of doing things?
 
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