Yes, you can cite sources in that fashion. However, you will still be required to have an alphabetical listing of all your sources at the end of your document as a References , List of References , Bibliography , or Works Cited . Endnotes are a listing of sources cited in the order in which they are mentioned in your document. They are alphabetical to assist readers in finding a reference in which they are interested. A Table is information arranged in rows and columns.
Figures are usually items such as photos, drawings, maps, charts and graphs.
Yes, you do need to have the figure or table in the preliminary pages after your Table of Contents. The arrangement was based on the most commonly used method found in publications. It also provides a consistency from document to document. No, although the font you use does have to be a clear and easily read. No, our office runs on a first come, first served basis.