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What does it mean?
A title and chapter reference indicating a work named 'Pigeon Post'.
In plain terms
It names a chapter from 'Pigeon Post'.
What can you take from it?
Identify the source when citing.

Where it applies

  • academic writing
  • bibliography

Putting it to work

  • list source
  • provide context

Questions to consider

  • What is the significance of the reference?

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