Wikipedia is a useful source of background information that students often use in the early stages of research. However, it\u2019s often not considered a reliable source<\/a> to cite in your academic writing.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re certain you\u2019re allowed to cite Wikipedia, the citation usually includes:<\/p>\n
The specific format differs depending on what citation style you\u2019re following: APA<\/a>, MLA<\/a>, and Chicago style<\/a> are three of the most commonly used.<\/p>\n