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Examples A-D

Example reference formats for different source types

Computer Game example

Format: in text citation 
The game is renowned for its advanced graphics and open world play (Company/Developer, Year).

Format: reference 
Company/Developer (Release year) Title of game (Version if applicable). [Computer game]. Publisher. Available from: [Accessed date].

Example: in text citations 
The game is renowned for its advanced graphics and open world play (Rockstar Games, 2018). 
One of the most popular online games FIFA 16 (EA, 2015) …

Example: reference 
Rockstar Games (2018) Red Dead Redemption 2. [Computer game]. Rockstar Games.  

If accessed online, use DOI or Available from: URL [Accessed: date].

Example: reference 
Rockstar Games (2018) Red Dead Redemption 2. [Computer game]. Rockstar Games. Available from: http://www.rockstargames.com/en-gb/red_dead_redemption  [Accessed: 28 March 2018].