Research & Referencing
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)