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Cite Them Right

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Exporting Citations

Some of our eBook platforms include the ability to export references. Look out for symbols that include speech marks or say the word Cite. 

Always double check a reference you export to ensure it follows the university style. 

 

What is a DOI

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

It is a string of letters and numbers and is designed to permanently identify and locate an electronic resource. 

In most referencing styles you can use the DOI instead or the website URL. 

Styles

When an eBook looks like a printed book, with publication details and pagination, you should reference as a printed book

Citation order:
  • Author/editor
  • Year of publication (in round brackets)
  • Title of book (in italics)
  • Place of publication: Publisher

Surname, Initial. (Year of publication)  Title of Books. Place of publication: Publisher.

Here are the guidelines for referencing electronic books (ebooks) according to the American Psychological Association style.
Citation order:
  • Author/editor
  • Year of publication (in round brackets)
  • Title (in italics)
  • Retrieved from URL or doi

Author/editor, Initial. (Year of publication). Title. Retrieved from URL or doi