[Air-L] Citing from a Kindle

[Edward M. Corrado]

Obviously this, to some degree, depends on the citation style. For the
16'th editions. Chicago added some guidelines. Basically:

"Note that electronic formats do not always carry stable page numbers
(e.g., pagination may depend on text size), a factor that potentially
limits their suitability as sources. In lieu of a page number, include
an indication of chapter or section or other locator." (rule 14.166)

and:

"Electronic sources do not always include page numbers (and some that
do include them repaginate according to user-defined text size). For
such unpaginated works, it may be appropriate in a note to include a
chapter or paragraph number (if available), a section heading, or a
descriptive phrase that follows the organizational divisions of the
work. In citations of shorter electronic works presented as a single,
searchable document, such locators may be unnecessary." (rule 14.17)

In other words, do the best you can!

Edward

On Tue, Jan 4, 2011 at 9:05 AM,  <richard.ling at telenor.com> wrote:
> Dear all,
>
> I have started to download some academic books onto a Kindle account. It is ok for reading and for noting different thoughts as I read.
>
> However, since there is no page numbering, how do you cite the location of material in the books when you include it in your own work?
>
> What are the requirements for in-line cites and for the bibliography?
>
> Are the line numbers unique for Kindle and there is another set for the Apple iBooks, etc?
>
> What is a modern scholar to do?
>
> Rich L.
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