Which of the following is the most effective oral citation?
A) "According to Rachel Burns, book author ..."
B) "According to Rachel Burns, author of the book Learn to Make Your Garden Grow More Beautiful..."
C) "According to a website about gardening..."
D) "According to Rachel Burns, quoted in the July 28, 2009 issue of Gardening Magazine in the article 'More Beautiful Gardens'..."

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Option B gives a complete citation that includes the author's name and the title of the book, making it the most effective oral citation. Option A only includes the author's name, while option C references an unspecified website. Option D provides a specific publication and date but does not include the title of the book or the author's name in the initial citation.

Which of the Following Is the Most Effective Oral Citation