How do I cite the paragraph number?

When citing material or a direct quote from a source that does not have visible page numbers, use the abbreviation "para." to indicate the paragraph number.

Example: “The key to succeeding in graduate school is time management” (Koward & Klein, 2012, para. 6).

Additional Resources:

• Learn how and when to cite in a paper.
• How do I use a direct quote in my writing?
• See resources on how to cite block quotations.

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