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@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?
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