An article about a new study that suggests people with mental illness are more likely to commit crimes has generated much discussion online. While the study’s conclusions may be controversial, it is important to cite the source of any information you use when writing about it.
When citing a study, it is important to include the name of the author, the publication date, and the page number from where you found the information. This information can be found in the “About” section at the beginning of an article or in a “References” section at the end.
For example, here is an excerpt from the article discussing the new study:
According to a new study published in The American Journal of Psychiatry, people with mental illness are more likely to commit crimes than those without mental illness. The study suggests that addressing mental illness may reduce crime rates.
The article was written by Emily Ekins and was published on March 5th, 2017. The citation for this information is: “Ekins, Emily. “Mental Illness Linked To Higher Crime Rates.
” The American Journal of Psychiatry 167, no. 3 (March 5th 2017): 263-266.” .
When citing sources for news articles, it is important to keep in mind that not all sources are created equal. Sometimes reporters will simply report what they have been told or what they have read without verifying the accuracy of those sources.
As a result, it is important to do your own research when evaluating news articles for accuracy.