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Referencing

Need help with referencing styles? Start with this helpful guide.

APA

Our examples are based on the APA. (2010). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.) Washington DC: APA.

The APA blog is an excellent resource for guidance on referencing unusual items and finding solutions to your other APA referencing questions.

You can also use the Academic Skills Unit's LEO resources on academic writing, referencing, and academic integrity to develop your skills. There are workshops and consultations available where you can get help.

General Notes

  • Capitalise the first letter in the title, any proper nouns and the first letter of the title subheading
  • Direct quotes always require page numbers
  • The edition number is not in italics and follows the title
  • The second and subsequent lines of a citation in a reference list are indented
  • For multiple authors check the author layout table for in-text and reference list format