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Example reference formats for different source types

Facebook examples

These are online sources and so should be referenced as such. Do consider if this is an appropriate source to be using in an academic context.

Format: in text citation 
The University of Northampton Life series documents stories from UoN students (Surname/Organisation name, Year).

Format: reference 
Surname, Initials. (Year) Title of page. Facebook [online]. Day/month post written. Available from: URL for specific Facebook post [Accessed date].

Example: in text citation 
The University of Northampton Life series documents stories from UoN students (University of Northampton, 2019).

Example: reference 
University of Northampton (2019) University of Northampton. Facebook [online]. 4 February. Available from: https://en-gb.facebook.com/UniversityofNorthampton/ [Accessed 27 February 2019].