WRITING A REFERENCE LIST APA STYLE Book One to Two Authors Book by Multiple Authors No author Edited book Book by corporate author
Book one or two authors
WRITING A REFERENCE LIST Example: Book- Single Author Author Place of Publication
WRITING A REFERENCE LIST Book Single Author Book details are usually recorded in the following order: Author Surname, Initials. (Year). Book title. Place of Publication: Publisher. Author Surname, Initial. (Year). Book title. Place of Publication: Publisher. Corey, G. (2013). Theory and practice of counseling and psychotherapy. Belmont, California: Cengage Learning.
In-text referencing Examples Book -Single Author Unresolved problems in clients can use dream analysis as a procedure by uncovering material within the unconscious to help in those areas (Corey, 2013, p. 80). Reference List Example Book -Single Author Corey, G. (2013). Theory and practice of counseling and psychotherapy. Belmont, California: Cengage Learning. Or Corey (2013) states that even though there are different models for ethical decision making, most focus on applying principles to ethical dilemmas.
Book 2 authors
WRITING A REFERENCE LIST Example: Book With Two Authors Year Place of Publication Authors
WRITING A REFERENCE LIST BOOK WITH TWO AUTHORS Book details are usually recorded in the following order: Author Surname, Initials., & Author Surname, Initials. (Year). Book title. Place of Publication: Publisher. Author Surname, Author Place of Initial., Surname, Initial. (Year). Book title. Publication: Publisher. Miller, WR., & Rollnick, S. (2013). Motivational interviewing: helping people change. New York, NY: Guilford Press
In-text referencing Examples Book 2 Authors There is a continuum of three conversational styles: directing, guiding and following (Miller & Rollnick, 2013, p. 4-5). Reference List Example Book 2 Authors. Miller, WR., & Rollnick, S. (2013). Motivational interviewing: helping people change. New York, NY: Guilford Press Or Miller & Rollnick (2013) states that the first of four principles for motivational interviewing is about engaging clients to work collaboratively with you.
Book 3-7 authors
WRITING A REFERENCE LIST Example: Book- 3-7 Authors Place of Publication Authors
WRITING A REFERENCE LIST BOOK WITH 3-7 AUTHORS Book details are usually recorded in the following order: Author Surname, Initials., Author Surname, Initials., & Author Surname, Initials. (Year). Book title. Place of Publication: Publisher. Author Surname, Author Author Place of Initial., Surname, Initial., Surname, Initial. (Year). Book title. Publication: Publisher. Bland, R., Renouf, N., & Tullgren, A. (2015). Social work practice in mental health. Sydney, Australia: Allen & Unwin.
In-text referencing Examples Book 3-7 Authors The first of four principles for motivational interviewing is about engaging clients to work collaboratively with you (Bland, Renouf & Tullgren, 2013, p. 37). Reference List Example Book 3-7 Authors Bland, R., Renouf, N., & Tullgren, A. (2015). Social work practice in mental health. Sydney, Australia: Allen & Unwin.. Or Bland, Renouf & Tullgren (2013) states social workers will encounter mental health problems in most areas of practice NB For subsequent citations include only the first author surname followed by et al. e.g. (Bland et al., 2013) NB 6-7 Authors include the first author followed by et al. and year for the first and all other citations.
Book no authors
WRITING A REFERENCE LIST Example: Book- No Author Place of Publication
WRITING A REFERENCE LIST BOOK No Author Book details are usually recorded in the following order: Book title. (Year). Place of Publication: Publisher. Book title. (Year). Place of Publication: Publisher. Falcon/Fairlane 2002-2007. (2007). Golden Square, Australia: Ellery Publications.
In-text referencing Examples Book No Author Reference List Example Book No Author The Falcon was the most popular family car in the 90s (Falcon/Fairlane 2002-2007, 2007, p. 16).. Falcon/Fairlane 2002-2007. (2007). Golden Square, Australia: Ellery Publications.
Edited Book
WRITING A REFERENCE LIST Example: Edited Book Publisher Place of Publication Book Title Year Editor
WRITING A REFERENCE LIST Edited Book Book details are usually recorded in the following order: Editor Surname, Initials. (ed.). (Year). Book title. Place of Publication: Publisher. Editor Surname, Initials. (ed.). (Year). Book title. Place of Publication: Publisher. Healey, J. (ed.). (2017). Australian farming and agriculture. Thirroul, Australia: The Spinney Press. *Note: Refer to the editor(s) as if they were the author
In-text referencing Example Edited Book It is inevitable that poor seasonal conditions or low commodity prices will result in some farmers and their households experiencing a period of poverty (Healey, 2017, p. 16). Reference List Example Edited Book. Healey, J. (Ed.). (2017). Australian farming and agriculture. Thirroul, Australia: The Spinney Press. Or Healey s (2017) text looks at how farmers in Australia could be managing businesses with values close to five million dollars.
Book by Corporate Author
WRITING A REFERENCE LIST Example: Book By Corporate Author (Organisation as author) Place of Publication Year Book title
WRITING A REFERENCE LIST BOOK BY CORPORATE AUTHOR (Organisation as author) Book details are usually recorded in the following order: Corporate Author. (Year). Book title. Place of Publication: Publisher. Corporate Author. (Year). Book title. Place of Publication: Publisher. CSIRO. (2009). The CSIRO wellbeing plan for kids. Camberwell, Australia: Penguin Books.
In-text referencing Example Book by Corporate Author Regular exercise strengthens the body, helps develop motor skills and social skills and will increase their selfconfidence (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation [CSIRO], 2009). Reference List Example Book by Corporate Author. CSIRO. (2009). The CSIRO wellbeing plan for kids. Camberwell, Australia: Penguin Books. Or The CSIRO (2009) states that recording activity and scheduling it in ensures children will have enough exercise. NB For subsequent citations include only the abbreviation e.g. CSIRO
Some points to note: Book Read Titles Online Book titles are italicised Capitalise the letter of the first word and proper nouns Place of publication Provide city and state for US publications, e.g. Princeton, NJ. Provide city and country for all other publications, e.g. Sydney, Australia. Do not give the name of the city or state if it is part of the name of a university as the publisher Edition No edition number is given if the source is the first edition of a publication Editor Where there is editor instead of author, follow author rules but include the abbreviation Ed. or Eds. in parentheses.
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