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If you wish to use my words, ideas, or images, please do so with integrity. 

1. Use no more than 40 words.
2. Please cite Amy Lynn Hess as the source author. 
3. Cite the name of the individual post you're using. 
4. Cite Gypsy Daughter Essays as the name of the blog.
5. Use publication dates as they appear on each post.
6. Use the complete URL. 

APA 7th Edition



The basic information needed for the citation of a blog post in 7th edition APA format is as follows:

Lastname, F. M. (Year, Month Date). Title of page. Site name. URL

For example, to cite the blog post entitled "The Difference Between Persuasion and Argumentation" in 7th edition APA format, the following entry would be appropriate:

Hess, A. L. (2013, March 5). The difference between persuasion and argumentation. Gypsy Daughter Essays. gypsydaughteressays.blogspot.com/2013/03/the-difference-between-persuasion-and.html

MLA 8th Edition



The basic style for a blog in MLA 8th edition is captured in the following order:

Author. "Title." Title of Blog, Publication Date, URL. Date of Access.

For the blog post entitled "Stereotype Vulnerability: Isms and Diversity in the Workplace," the following would be an appropriate MLA 8th edition citation:

Hess, Amy L. "Stereotype Vulnerability: Isms and Diversity in the Workplace." Gypsy Daughter Essays, 29 Mar. 2019, gypsydaughteressays.blogspot.com/2013/03/stereotype-vulnerability-isms-and.html.  Accessed 20 Oct. 2014. 

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