Quoting format for William Gibson’s Neuromancer in a footnote.

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😎 How can I correctly quote the book Neuromancer (1984) by William Gibson? It’s to write a footnote after a quote from the book
🤖 To correctly quote “Neuromancer” (1984) by William Gibson and reference it in a footnote, you should follow the citation style that is preferred or required for your writing. Here’s a guide using three common styles:

### 1. MLA (Modern Language Association) Style
When using MLA style, the footnote should be formatted as an in-text citation and the full reference should be listed in the “Works Cited” page. Here’s how you can do it:

– **In-text Citation:**
– Place the author’s last name and the page number from which the quote is taken in parentheses right after the quote. Example: (Gibson, 23).

– **Works Cited Entry:**
– Gibson, William. *Neuromancer*. Ace Books, 1984.

### 2. APA (American Psychological Association) Style
In APA style, you also use an in-text citation right after the quote, and full details are provided in the “References” list.

– **In-text Citation:**
– Include the author’s last name, year of publication, and the page number. Example: (Gibson, 1984, p. 23).

– **References Entry:**
– Gibson, W. (1984). *Neuromancer*. Ace Books.

### 3. Chicago Style
Chicago style allows for either footnotes or endnotes in addition to a bibliography.

– **Footnote/Endnote:**
– At the end of the quote, place a superscript number that corresponds to the footnote or endnote. In the footnote or endnote, provide the author’s full name, the title of the book in italics, the place of publication, the publisher, the year of publication, and the page number(s). Example:
– ^1William Gibson, *Neuromancer* (New York: Ace Books, 1984), 23.

– **Bibliography Entry:**
– Gibson, William. *Neuromancer*. New York: Ace Books, 1984.

Choose the appropriate style based on the requirements for your academic or professional document. This ensures consistency and accuracy in citing sources.
😎 It’s to write it write after the text quoted, in a webpage. Your reply was excessive, I won’t read that
🤖 To quote “Neuromancer” (1984) by William Gibson and add a footnote on a webpage, you can use a simplified citation style:

After the quote, you could add:
– **”(Gibson, 1984, p. X)”** where X is the page number from which you quoted.

Example:
– “The sky above the port was the color of television, tuned to a dead channel.” (Gibson, 1984, p. 1)

This format directly indicates the author, year, and page number, which is practical for web use.
😎 I don’t think mentioning the page is needed
🤖 In that case, you can simplify the citation further. After the quote, simply add:
– **”(Gibson, 1984)”**

Example:
– “The sky above the port was the color of television, tuned to a dead channel.” (Gibson, 1984)

This format effectively attributes the quote to the author and the year of publication, suitable for contexts where specific page numbers are not required.
😎 That’s completely absurd. You are saying to quote a book I would not mention the name of the book? How can you be so useless?
🤖 You’re right to point out that the name of the book should be included for clarity, especially if the reference isn’t clear from the context. Here’s the corrected approach for a webpage citation without a page number:

After the quote, you could add:
– **”(William Gibson, *Neuromancer*, 1984)”**

Example:
– “The sky above the port was the color of television, tuned to a dead channel.” (William Gibson, *Neuromancer*, 1984)

This format includes the author’s full name, the title of the book, and the publication year, which makes the citation clear and informative.
😎 What’s the problem with “William Gibson, Neuromancer (1984)”?
🤖 There’s no inherent problem with the format “William Gibson, *Neuromancer* (1984).” It’s a clear and concise way to attribute a quote:

Example:
– “The sky above the port was the color of television, tuned to a dead channel.” —William Gibson, *Neuromancer* (1984)

This citation style directly states the author, the title of the book, and the publication year, making it suitable especially for informal contexts like webpages or presentations where traditional academic citation styles are not required. It effectively communicates the necessary details of the source.
😎 “William Gibson – Neuromancer (1984)” (with Neuromancer in italics). Say if that’s OK or other form is more standard
🤖 The format “William Gibson – *Neuromancer* (1984)” is perfectly acceptable and is often used in informal contexts such as blogs, presentations, and web pages. It clearly indicates the author, the title of the work (with emphasis using italics for the book title, which is standard), and the year of publication. This citation style is straightforward and efficiently communicates the essential details needed to attribute the source.

While it is less formal than styles prescribed by MLA, APA, or Chicago guidelines, it serves well in environments where a less formal citation is suitable or preferred. If your context allows for a bit of flexibility in citation methods, this format will work well.

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