Pronunciation:
[sye-tay-shuhn] •
(noun)
Related Resources:
Documenting Your Research/Citing Sources
Definition:
A formal notation of the source of a piece of
information. A proper genealogical citation should include all information that
identifies the source and its location, so that it can be easily located by
other researchers.
Related Terms
• primary
source
• secondary
source
• source
Create worthwhile genealogies
with these tips on documenting your research and formats for citations,
including citations for electronic genealogy sources and maps.
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