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Example reference formats for different source types

Online discussion list or discussion forum examples

Format: in text citation 
The author discusses the value of using diagnostic tests to inform the planning and design of information literacy interventions for first year undergraduate students (Surname, Year).

Format: reference 
Surname, initials (Year) Title of message/post. Date added. Discussion list/forum title [online]. Available from: URL [Accessed date].

Example: in text citation 
The author discusses the value of using diagnostic tests to inform the planning and design of information literacy interventions for first year undergraduate students (Stubbings, 2016).

Example: reference 
Stubbings, R. (2016) Diagnostic tests. 3 August. Lis-infoliteracy [online]. Available from: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk [Accessed 19 February 2019].