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Research & Referencing

A guide for students and staff on referencing, copyright, creative commons and more

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How to reference online sources of information.

Referencing a Website

Referencing Image from Website

Referencing Encyclopaedia Britannica Online

Referencing Periodical from Database

Creating a References List

Website

With author

Author's Surname, Initials. (Year). Webpage. Retrieved from URL

e.g. Erlewine, S. (2012). The Rolling Stones. Retrieved from http://www.allmusic.com/artist/the-rolling-stones-p5298

In-text: (Erlewine, 2012)

 

Author and date unknown

Webpage. (Year). Retrieved from URL

e.g. Psychological perspectives. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.onl.org.jp/horo~3/htm

In-text: (Psychological perspectives, n.d.)

 

Author as organisation

Organisation. (Year). Webpage. Retrieved from URL

e.g. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. (2011). Australia's health 2004. Retrieved from http://www.aihw.gov.au/publications/index.cfm/title/10014

In-text: (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 2011)

 

Video on website

Author, A. A. [Screen name]. (Year, Month Day). Title of video [Video file]. Retrieved from URL

e.g. Marinebiztv. (2009, November 5). Oil spills in the ocean and oil pollution [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oILB2LwfKYo

In-text: (Marinebiztv, 2009)

e.g. Taylor, A. (Producer), & Horstman, M. (Producer). (2012, September 6). Plastic oceans [Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/3583576.htm

In-text: (Taylor & Horstman, 2012)

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: (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. Name of Publication, Volume(Issue), Pages. 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(4), 580-588. doi:10.1177/0269881105058776

In-text: (Wilens & Biederman, 2006)

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(4), 580-588. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0269881105058776

In-text: (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: (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: (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: (Barnes, 1969)