Referencing
MLA
The Modern Language Association (MLA) has developed a standardised Author/Page referencing style known as Parenthetical Citation. In-text citations lead to the Works Cited list of reference sources at the end of the paper.
» MLA quick guide
» MLA quick guide (printable)[148 kb]
It is recommended you check with your department that your reference style is appropriate for your assignment.
Formatting in-text citation
Citations will commonly appear in the Parenthetical Citation format:
(Author, Page Number).
In-text citations can also be presented in the form: [Author] conducted a study on… (Page Number).
For style and readability in your writing, vary your use of citation formatting when citing an author's material.
MHRA
The Modern Humanities Research Association (MHRA) style is a notes system where footnotes are used to acknowledge sources. To avoid interrupting your text, footnotes are placed at the bottom of the page and a reference list is provided at the end of the work.
The full guide can be downloaded from http://www.mhra.org.uk.
» MHRA style guide
» MHRA quick guide (printable) [191 kb]
It is recommended you check with your department that your reference style is appropriate for your assignment.
Formatting in-text citation
The basic components for each reference usually include:
Author(s)/Editor(s), Title and Publication Details
If the publication details cannot be ascertained use:
[n.p.] for no place of publication
[n. pub.] for no publisher
[n.d.] for no date.
Referencing Tools
Using referencing software can save time by helping you create and manage your references. Bibliographic records can be imported from library catalogues, databases and Google Scholar and reused in word processing software, to create in-text citations or footnotes and automatic reference lists and bibliographies in a consistent format.
See the Library guide for...Other Useful Tools
» BibMe
(MLA, APA, Chicago, or Turabian)
» WorldCat
(MLA, APA, Chicago, Harvard or Turabian)
Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure that these tools have formatted your material correctly.
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