Which BEST describes parenthetical citations?
A) Parenthetical citations are end-text citations to document outside sources within a document, usually including the title and publication date of the material cited.
B) Parenthetical citations are in-text citations to document outside sources within a document, usually including the author's last name and the page numbers for the material cited.
C) Parenthetical citations are in-text citations to document outside sources within a document, usually located at the beginning of the sentence that is being paraphrased or quoted.
D) Parenthetical citations usually include the author's last name and the page numbers for the material cited. They are located on the last page of a research paper and titled, Works Cited.
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B) Parenthetical citations are in-text citations to document outside sources within a document, usually including the author's last name and the page numbers for the material cited.

Explanation:

The use of citation of authors and works is very common and also important in academic texts, such as in course papers and monographs, for that reason, rules are established that must be followed during the accomplishment of these works.

In case of parenthetical citationss, the surname of the author and the number of the page where you found the citation must be exposed. Thus, readers of your work will be able to find the complete work (which you have decided to quote), plus your work will gain credibility and you will avoid being accused of plagiarism.

"Business can bring money, but friendship seldom does so" (Austen, 17).