APA Referencing Guide

Overview

• References should start on a new page after the main body.
• Include full details for every source from in-text citations.
• Organize references in alphabetical order by the author's surname.
• Use hanging indents for each reference.
• All references share common elements:
  • Author's surname and initials
  • Year of publication in brackets
  • Title in italics
  • Use of full stops to separate elements

Referencing Different Types of Sources

Journal Articles

• Format:
  • Author's surname and initials
  • Year of publication (in brackets) followed by a full stop
  • Title of the article
  • Title of the journal in italics
  • Volume number in italics
  • Issue number in brackets
  • Page numbers
  • DOI link

Books

• Format:
  • Author's surname and initials
  • Year of publication
  • Title in italics
  • Edition number
  • Name of the publisher
  • Include DOI if available

Additional Notes

• Different sources like web pages, reports, and chapters have specific requirements.
• Use the APA 7th edition style guide or library website for correct referencing.

Seeking Help

• Contact your tutor or visit the library website for further assistance with referencing.