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Example reference formats for different source types

Wiki examples

To refer to wikis we have given an example from Wikipedia below. However, you should not refer to Wikipedia in your assignments as it does not contain any original research. Instead, follow the references to get through to more information on your chosen topic.

Format: in text citation 

There are a number of different parenthetical referencing styles, including Harvard (Title, Year).

Format: reference  

Title. (Year) Wikipedia [online]. Available from: website [Accessed date].

Example: in text citation

There are a number of different parenthetical referencing styles, including Harvard (Parenthetical referencing, 2018).

Example: reference

Parenthetical referencing. (2018) Wikipedia [online]. Available from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parenthetical_referencing [Accessed 23 March 2018].