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Referencing Quick Guide - APA 6th (Bishop Grosseteste University)

A quick guide to referencing your work, APA style, as supported by BGU.

Citing a book

  In text citation Reference
One author (Webber, 1999).
(Webber, 1999, p. 7). Direct quote
Webber, N.B. (1999). Fluid mechanics for civil engineers (2nd ed.). London: Chapman and Hall.

Citing a journal or newspaper

  In text citation Reference
Journal article (Escalas & Bettman, 2017). Escalas, J. E., & Bettman, J. R. (2017). Connecting with celebrities: how consumers appropriate celebrity meanings for a sense of belonging. Journal of Advertising, 46(2), 297-308. Retrieved from http://web.b.ebscohost.com

Citing a website

  In text citation Reference
Webpage with author or organisation (Lallanila, 2016). Lallanila, M. (2016). What is the Greenhouse Effect? Retrieved (13 January, 2019) from http://www.livescience.com/37743-greenhouse-effect.html
Webpage with no author (Walgreens Boots Alliance, 2010). Walgreens Boots Alliance. (2010). Social responsibility. Retrieved (13 January, 2019) from http://www.walgreensbootsalliance.com