There are many different styles for referencing material used in a publication, and for formatting reference lists. Some organisations, such as publishers, universities or government departments, have their own preferred style. Just remember the reason for including a list of references in your work is so your readers can find, read and check the original source that you found useful.
Make sure you include all the relevant details that will help someone find the same material you did.
- For websites, include the date accessed, as information can change over time as the website is updated.
- For books, include the edition of the book.
- For books, include the publisher and place of publication.
- For journal articles, include the volume number, issue number and page numbers.
If a reference is freely available on a public website, it’s helpful to include the web address of the reference (either the main site or the full location) so readers can easily access the material.
