For each type of source in this guide, both the general form and an example will be provided.
The following format will be used:
In-Text Citation (Paraphrase) - entry that appears in the body of your paper when you express the ideas of a researcher or author using your own words. For more tips on paraphrasing check out The OWL at Purdue.
In-Text Citation (Quotation) - entry that appears in the body of your paper after a direct quote.
References - entry that appears at the end of your paper.
Information on citing and several of the examples were drawn from the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.).
General Format
In-Text Citation (Paraphrase):
(Author Surname, Year)
In-Text Citation (Quotation):
(Author Surname, Year, page number)
References: Whole Book
Author Surname, First Initial. Second Initial. (Year). Book title: Subtitle.
http://doi.org/xx.xxxxxxxxx OR URL of the home page of the e-book provider.
References: Chapter
Author, A. A. (Year Published). Name of Chapter/Article. In A. Editor & B. Editor (Eds.),
Name of Book. http://doi.org/xx.xxxxxxxxx OR URL of the home page of the e-book provider.
Example
In-Text Citation (Paraphrase):
(Ochs, 2004)
In-Text Citation (Quotation):
(Ochs, 2004, p. 55)
References: Whole Book
Ochs, S. (2004). A history of nerve functions: From animal spirits to molecular mechanisms.
http://www.ebrary.com/corp/
References: Chapter
Ochs, S. (2004). Introduction to molecular mechanisms.
In A history of nerve functions: From animal spirits to molecular mechanisms. http://www.ebrary.com/corp/
Example:
Skolnik, R. (2008). Essentials of global health. http://www.amazon.com
OR use the DOI number
