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Which Referencing System to Use?


There are many different systems.

The following Web site gives a clear overview of the different referencing systems possible: http://www.wisc.edu/writing/Handbook/Documentation.html

At AIT, the 2 most common systems are:
• the APA (American Psychological Association). See below.
• the number system. For more information about this system, check the following Web site: http://www.wisc.edu/writing/Handbook/DocNumberedReferences.html

Whatever system you choose, follow these basic rules in composing your list:

For journal articles: For whole books: For documents found on the Internet:
• Family name(s) of author(s) followed by initials
• Date of publication
• Title of article
• Emphasized name of journal
• Volume number and issue number
• Page number
• Family name(s) of author(s) followed by initials
• Date of publication
• Emphasized title
• Place of publication and name of publisher
• Family name(s) of author(s) followed by initials
• Date of publication
• Emphasized title
• Retrieval date
• Place it was retrieved from
• URL

 

Before you continue, consider this question. Now click here to find out about the APA style guide.


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