Citation for Different Types of Documents

Though there are fundamentals for every documentation style, the structure and content of a reference depends on the type of source. For example, a book and a film are referenced differently.

Select a type of source to find out how it should be referenced. This section will be considered complete once you have visited all types of documentation: books and e-books, films, journals and e-journals, newspapers and online newspapers, and websites.

Extra information: Using online resources

There are many different types of documents that you might choose to reference. As mentioned, the fundamentals are the same, but for the specific details, there are many resources online that can assist you in making sure that you cite your sources correctly. It is important that you learn how to look for these online resources, as there are always new types of source documents! Even 10 years ago we would not be talking about citing tweets or podcasts, but now these are important sources. Searching online how to cite different sources will allow you to find websites that provide thorough information on all the different documentation styles.

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