Q. How do I reference online sources?
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Answer
For a detailed list referencing a variety of online sources, see the Library's Page on Referencing Online Sources.
Database
NB: No reference to the database is required.
Author Surname, Initials. (Year). Title. In [Name of Publication].
e.g. Keyormarsi, K., O'Leary, N., & Pardee, A. B. (2008). Cell division. In McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science & Technology (10th ed.).
In-text: (Authors Surname, Year)
e.g.(Keyormarsi, O'Leary & Pardee, 2008)
If a DOI (Digital Object Identifier) is listed, include that on the end of the reference in either the original DOI format or in the new URL format.
Author Surname, Initials. (Year). Title. In [Name of Publication]. doi: [insert DOI number]
e.g. Wilens, T. E., & Biederman, J. (2006). Alcohol, drugs, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: A model for the study of addictions in youth. Journal of Psychopharmacology, 20, 580-588. doi:10.1177/0269881105058776
In-text: (1st Authors Surname & 2nd Authors Surname, Year)
e.g. (Wilens & Biederman, 2006)
Online Newspaper
Author Surname, Initials. (Year, Month Day). Title. Name of Online Newspaper. Retrieved from URL
e.g. Parker, T. (2009, August 26). Getting rid of side stitches. The New York Times. Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com
In-text: (Parker, 2009)
Online Journal
Author Surname, Initials. (Year, Month Day). Title. Name of Online Journal, Volume(Issue). Retrieved from URL
e.g. Novotney, A. (2010, January). Integrated care is nothing new for these psychologists. Monitor on Psychology, 41(1). Retrieved from www.apa.org/monitor
In-text: (Authors Surname, Year)
e.g. (Novotney, 2010)
eBook
Author surname, Initials. (Year). Title [Format]. Retrieved from [Insert platform].
e.g. Chisum, W. J. (2006). Crime reconstruction [Adobe Digital Editions]. Retrieved from Overdrive.
In-text: (Authors Surname, Year)
e.g. (Chisum, 2006)
Interviews
Interviewee's Surname, Initials. (Year, Month Day). Title of interview [Insert format]. Retrieved from URL
e.g. Barnes, E. (1969, September 4). Interview with Eva Barnes – Part 1 [Real Media file]. Retrieved from http://www.studsterkel.org/dstreet.php
In-text: (Authors Surname, Year)
e.g. (Barnes, 1969)
Links & Files
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