
Unit 9: How to do it!
Citing in the body of the text
- When you cite a piece of work you must always state the author or editor and the date of publication.
- If the work has two authors or editors you must cite both names. You only use the author and date: do not include the title, place of publication and other information.
- The full details of the item are written in your reference list at the end of your assignment.
Example - 1 author
The work of Smith (2002) emphasises that the research was ...
Example - 2 authors
The work of Theakston and Boddington (2001) emphasises that the research was ...
Example – 3 Paraphrased text
There is some considerable debate concerning this research (Theakston and Boddington 2001) Highlighted is …
If the work has three or more authors or editors the abbreviation 'et al.' should be used after the first author's name.
Example - Authors cited in the body of your text
The work of Smith et al. (2002) emphasises that the research was undisputable. Theakston and Boddington (2001) however, considered that ...
Example - Paraphrasing in the body of your text
Furthermore, the argument presented was not convincing, causing further debate which led to the postponement of any decision on the refurbishment of the building (Smith et al. 2006)
If you cite an item which has the same author and was written in the same year as an earlier citation you must use a lower case letter after the date to differentiate between the two.
Example - same author, same year but different work
The work of Smith (2002a) emphasises that the research done by Holstein was in direct conflict with that produced by Greene.
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