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Reference list

In the list of references, include a full citation for your source, starting with the author’s last name and first initial.

If there are more than two authors, list the remaining authors’ last names and first initials and insert an ampersand before the last one.

Continue with the year of publication in parentheses (or “n.d.” if there is none); the title and subtitle in italics.

Move your mouse over the underlined parts of the following citation examples:

Single author

References

Paraphrasing, G. Author <(2010). The history of Celtic family traditionsGuelph Longshaw Publishers

Two or more authors

Oscar, G., & Willow, R.Authors (2010). The history of Celtic family traditions. Guelph: Longshaw Publishers.

After the title of an e-book, add the URL, or “DOI” followed by the digital object identifier. 

Move your mouse over the underlined parts of the following citation examples:

E-book

Oscar, G.Author (2010Year or “n.d.” if none). The history of Celtic family traditionsTitle and subtitle. GuelphCity of publication: https://www.amazon.com/howpoliticsDigital object identifier.

Be sure to organize your references alphabetically, format them with a hanging indent, and include the proper punctuation. Take a moment to get acquainted with the periods, commas and colons that separate each part of the citation.

References

Allen, B. & Cole, M. (2011). How politics create confusion. Stuart Press https://www.amazon.com/howpolitics

Oscar, G., & Willow, R. (2010). The history of Celtic family traditions. Guelph: Longshaw Publishers.