Use a period inside of the closing parenthesis to indicate that the sentence within the parentheses is ending. Use a period outside of the closing parenthesis to indicate that the sentence in which the parenthetical occurs is ending. Example: This was published in 1968 (Mary Jenkins looked it up.). or This was published in 1968. (Mary Jenkins looked it up.)
To explain something within the sentence without finishing the sentence before explaining.
yes
If a comma is needed, it normally comes after parenthesis.
before, (like this).
Parenthesis go before the period. The period signals the end of the sentence.
after
Heck yes, sista!
Right before the quote ends. For example:He said, "You are a jerk."
The period typically goes after the closing parenthesis in American English.
Use a period inside of the closing parenthesis to indicate that the sentence within the parentheses is ending. Use a period outside of the closing parenthesis to indicate that the sentence in which the parenthetical occurs is ending. Example: This was published in 1968 (Mary Jenkins looked it up.). or This was published in 1968. (Mary Jenkins looked it up.)
To explain something within the sentence without finishing the sentence before explaining.
After the parenthesis, ie: Jane (a timid girl) walked slowly to school. or Jane walked slowly to school (a big high school). when it is the last part of the sentence you place it inside Jane walked slowly to school (a big school.)
yes
No, you only need to use one period at the end of a sentence. If the sentence ends within parentheses, you do not need an additional period outside the parentheses.
You use the information in the paper, then at the end of the paragraph you put the source in the parenthesis.
If a comma is needed, it normally comes after parenthesis.