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Preparing Annotated Bibliographies
This resource provides general guidelines and specific examples
for creating an annotated
bibliography. Please consult your instructor or check the
detailed directions for your assignment,
as they may differ from these general guidelines.
Definitions:
A bibliography (also called references in some styles) is a list
(usually alphabetical) of sources
(e.g., books, journal articles, reviews, papers, dissertations, and
website articles) that are relevant
and valuable to a researcher exploring a topic. It usually just
contains citation information
(author(s), year, title, publisher information, etc.). Refer to the
appropriate style guide in the
Student Success Center for rules and examples of formatting
bibliography/reference entries.
An annotation contains a short summary describing a source

and/or an evaluation of it.
Depending on the style, the annotation may directly follow the
bibliography entry on the same
line or may follow on the next line and may have a block or
first-line paragraph indent. Thus, an
annotated bibliography contains annotations for each of the
bibliographic entries. Unless
otherwise directed by your assignment, title it Annotated
Bibliography.
Length:
The length of each annotation depends on specific assignment
directions. It can be a few
sentences or as long as 150-200 words. Like an abstract, it
should not be more than one
paragraph long. It may contain verb phrases with the
understanding that the source is the subject,
but preferably, it should contain only complete sentences.
Selecting Sources:
The first step in creating an annotated bibliography is to find
relevant sources with valuable
information and ideas about your topic. Refer to your
assignment for instructions on the specific
number and type of source required. Often, you will be required

to utilize the GCU Library to
locate sources (e.g., peer-reviewed journal articles and
scholarly books). The GCU Library can
be accessed at http://library.gcu.edu. Read abstracts of sources
to select the most appropriate.
There are a variety of helpful services and tools provided by the
GCU Library designed to assist
students with locating the best sources for assignments. Popular
services include tutorials, live
webinars, and subject-specific research guides. Librarians are
also available via telephone, email,
and chat. The library’s contact information and hours are
located at http://library.gcu.edu.
For those students wishing to compile their source citations in a
centralized location with the
ability to assist in the creation of bibliography, RefWorks is an
excellent option. This is
particularly useful for graduate and doctoral students.
Information about RefWorks can be found
at http://library.gcu.edu/Reference. Whenever utilizing a tool
that assists with citation creation,
always check the citation that is produced by the software for
accuracy and proper formatting.
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Types and Content of Annotations:
An annotation can be indicative, informative, evaluative, or a
combination of the three. Read
your assignment directions to determine what type you need. If
unclear, ask your instructor.
An indicative annotation tells the reader what the source is
about, lists topics, and defines the
scope. It does not give any data from the source or evaluate it.
An informative annotation is a descriptive summary of the
source, giving the thesis, data, and
conclusions, but it does not evaluate the source.
An evaluative annotation is a critical analysis of the strengths,
weaknesses, and biases of the
source, and why you think it is useful.
An annotation may contain some or all of the following
depending on the assignment directions
and the content of the source:

(charts, glossary, graphs, etc.)
elevance or usefulness of the text for your research
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General Guidelines:

When writing annotations, use the third person narrative voice
in the literary present tense (e.g.,
"The author discusses…" and "This work is…"). Do not use first
or second person (i.e., avoid the
use of I, me, my, mine, we, our, us, you, and your). Focus
annotations on summarizing,
analyzing, or evaluating the source, and refrain from quoting
the source or other sources within
the annotation. To review, the following is a simple list of dos
and don'ts for writing annotations:
• Use third person literary present voice.
• Do not use first person (I) or second person (you).
• Focus on summarizing, analyzing, or evaluating the source.
• Do not cite or quote within the annotation.
Guidelines for GCU, APA, MLA, and Turabian Annotated
Bibliographies
GCU Style:
Students in lower division (100-200-level) courses, who are
required to use GCU style in their
writing assignments, will follow the APA Style guidelines and
examples for annotated
bibliographies.

APA Style:
The 6th edition of the APA Manual does not have any directions
or examples for creating an
annotated bibliography. However, the 5th edition has an
example in section 9.03. Following this
example, you would format the bibliographic information with a
0.5-inch hanging indent. Then
format the annotation with a block indent of 0.75 inch. Double
space within and between entries.
Sentence fragments are acceptable but should be used sparingly.
MLA Style:
The MLA Handbook does not have any directions for formatting
an annotated bibliography other
than requiring double spacing within and between entries.
However, it shows an example in
which the annotation begins on the same line as the end of the
bibliographic information.
Sentence fragments are acceptable but should be used sparingly.
Turabian Style:
The guidelines for an annotated bibliography from the Turabian
manual specify that full-
sentence annotations are placed on a new line with paragraph

indentation. Paragraph indentation
is a 0.5-inch indent on the first line of the annotation. Single
space within entries but add a line
space between entries.
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Sample APA Annotated Bibliography
Note: Students in lower division (100-200-level) courses, who
are required to use GCU style in
their writing assignments, will follow the APA example of an
annotated bibliography.
Annotated Bibliography
Barrett, C. K. (1978). The Gospel according to St. John: An
introduction with commentary and
notes on the Greek text. (2
nd
ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Westminster John Knox Press.
This commentary contains detailed exegesis of the Greek text
that is worth

considering regardless of whether one agrees with all of
Barrett's conclusions. Author
provides a lengthy introduction (146 pages), including
discussions on the historical,
theological, and linguistic aspects of this book. Barrett is one of
the greatest English-
language commentary writers of the twentieth century.
However, he follows some
older views on John's Gospel regarding source and background.
Thus, it may be less
useful than more modern commentaries, as much critical
thought has move beyond it.
Brown, O., & Robinson, J. (2012). Resilience in remarried
families. South African Journal of
Psychology, 42(1), 114-126.
Article reports on a salient research study in which the target
was to identify and
explore the resiliency factors that enable blended families to
adjust and adapt. It
involved a total of 35 participants: 19 parents and 16 adults.
Descriptive statistics
were used to analyze the biographical information. Correlation
analysis was used to

analyze the quantitative data; and content analysis was used to
analyze the qualitative
data. The research found that family hardiness, problem solving,
communication,
family time and routines showed a positive correlation for both
parties. Common
themes between the teen and parents such as spirituality,
boundaries, communication,
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flexibility and tolerance also had a strong positive correlation
between both. The
journal is a peer-reviewed journal. Ottilia Brown is also the
author of other academic
journal articles on learning disabilities and ADD. Both of the
author’s affiliations are
with the Department of Psychology, Nelson Mandela
Metropolitan University, South
Africa. The article contains chart and graphs of the research
study performed to aid in
comprehension of the study.
Lamott, A. (1995). Bird by bird: Some instructions on writing
and life. New York, NY: Anchor

Books.
Taking a humorous approach to being a writer, the this book is
wry and anecdotal and
offer advice on the writing life from plot development to
jealousy, from perfectionism
to struggling with one's own internal critic. In the process,
Lamott includes fun and
productive writing exercises. She offers sane advice for those
struggling with the
anxieties of writing, but her main goal seems to be offering
readers a reality check
regarding writing, publishing, and struggling with one's
imperfections in the process.
It's not a dry handbook of writing and/or publishing, but it is
indispensable because of
its honest perspective, down-to-earth humor, and encouraging
approach. Parts of it
could easily be included in the curriculum for a writing class.
Several chapters in Part
1 address the writing process and would serve to generate
discussion on students' own
drafting and revising processes. Some writing exercises would
also be appropriate for

generating classroom writing exercises. Students should find
Lamott's style both
engaging and enjoyable.
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Sample MLA Style Annotated Bibliography
Barrett, Charles Kingsley. The Gospel According to St. John:
An Introduction with Commentary
and Notes on the Greek Text. 2
nd
ed. Philadelphia: Westminster John Knox Press, 1978.
Print. This commentary contains detailed exegesis of the Greek
text that is worth

However, he follows some older
views on John's Gospel regarding source and background. Thus,
it may be less useful
than more modern commentaries, as much critical thought has
move beyond it.
Brown, Ottilia, and Juliet Robinson. "Resilience in Remarried
Families." South African Journal
of Psychology 42.1 (2012): 114-126. Print. Article reports on a
salient research study in
which the target was to identify and explore the resiliency
factors that enable blended
families to adjust and adapt. It involved a total of 35
participants: 19 parents and 16
adults. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the
biographical information.
Correlation analysis was used to analyze the quantitative data;
and content analysis was
used to analyze the qualitative data. The research found that
family hardiness, problem
solving, communication, family time and routines showed a
positive correlation for both

parties. Common themes between the teen and parents such as
spirituality, boundaries,
communication, flexibility and tolerance also had a strong
positive correlation between
both. The journal is a peer-reviewed journal. Ottilia Brown is
also the author of other
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academic journal articles on learning disabilities and ADD.
Both of the author’s
affiliations are with the Department of Psychology, Nelson
Mandela Metropolitan
University, South Africa. The article contains chart and graphs
of the research study
performed to aid in comprehension of the study.
Lamott, Anne. Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and
Life. New York: Anchor Books,
1995. Print. Taking a humorous approach to being a writer, the
this book is wry and
anecdotal and offer advice on the writing life from plot
development to jealousy, from
perfectionism to struggling with one's own internal critic. In the
process, Lamott includes

fun and productive writing exercises. She offers sane advice for
those struggling with the
imperfections in the process. It's
not a dry handbook of writing and/or publishing, but it is
indispensable because of its
honest perspective, down-to-earth humor, and encouraging
approach. Parts of it could
easily be included in the curriculum for a writing class. Several
chapters in Part 1 address
the writing process and would serve to generate discussion on
students' own drafting and
revising processes. Some writing exercises would also be
appropriate for generating
classroom writing exercises. Students should find Lamott's style
both engaging and
enjoyable.

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Sample Turabian Style Annotated Bibliography
Barrett, C. K. The Gospel According to St. John: An
Introduction with Commentary and Notes
on the Greek Text, 2
nd
ed. Philadelphia: Westminster John Knox Press, 1978.
This commentary contains detailed exegesis of the Greek text
that is worth
However, he follows some older
views on John's Gospel regarding source and background. Thus,

it may be less useful
than more modern commentaries, as much critical thought has
move beyond it.
Brown, Ottilia, and Juliet Robinson. "Resilience in Remarried
Families." South African Journal
of Psychology 42, no. 1 (March 2012): 114-126.
This article reports on a salient research study in which the
target was to identify
and explore the resiliency factors that enable blended families
to adjust and adapt. It
involved a total of 35 participants: 19 parents and 16 adults.
Descriptive statistics were
used to analyze the biographical information. Correlation
analysis was used to analyze
the quantitative data; and content analysis was used to analyze
the qualitative data. The
research found that family hardiness, problem solving,
communication, family time and
routines showed a positive correlation for both parties. Common
themes between the teen
and parents such as spirituality, boundaries, communication,
flexibility and tolerance also
had a strong positive correlation between both. The journal is a

peer-reviewed journal.
Ottilia Brown is also the author of other academic journal
articles on learning disabilities
and ADD. Both of the author’s affiliations are with the
Department of Psychology,
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, South Africa. The
article contains chart and
graphs of the research study performed to aid in comprehension
of the study.
Lamott, Anne. Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and
Life. New York: Anchor Books,
1995.
Taking a humorous approach to being a writer, this book is wry
and anecdotal and
offers advice on the writing life from plot development to
jealousy, from perfectionism to
struggling with one's own internal critic. In the process, Lamott
includes fun and
productive writing exercises. She offers sane advice for those
struggling with the

imperfections in the process. It's
not a dry handbook of writing and/or publishing, but it is
indispensable because of its
honest perspective, down-to-earth humor, and encouraging
approach. Parts of it could
easily be included in the curriculum for a writing class. Several
chapters in Part 1 address
the writing process and would serve to generate discussion on
students' own drafting and
revising processes. Some writing exercises would also be
appropriate for generating
classroom writing exercises. Students should find Lamott's style
both engaging and
enjoyable.
Definitions:Length:Selecting Sources:Types and Content of
Annotations:General Guidelines:Guidelines for GCU, APA,
MLA, and Turabian Annotated BibliographiesGCU Style:APA
Style:MLA Style:Turabian Style:Sample APA Annotated
BibliographySample MLA Style Annotated BibliographySample
Turabian Style Annotated Bibliography
Grand Canyon University
American Psychological Association [APA] Style Guide for
WritingIntroduction
Students of Grand Canyon University (GCU) are required to use
the guidelines provided by the Publication Manual of the
American Psychological Association (6th ed.) for preparing
written assignments, except where otherwise noted. GCU has
made APA templates and other resources available within the
Student Success Center; therefore, students are not required to

purchase the APA manual.
PLEASE NOTE:
The curriculum materials (Syllabus, Lectures/Readings,
Resources, etc.) created and provided by GCU in the online or
Web-enhanced modalities are prepared using an editorial format
that relies on APA as a framework but that modifies some
formatting criteria to better suit the nature and purpose of
instructional materials. Students and faculty are advised that
GCU course materials do not adhere strictly to APA format and
should not be used as examples of correct APA format when
preparing written work for class.
APA Format and Style
General
Academic writing, which is independent thought supported by
reliable and relevant research, depends on the ability to
integrate and cite the sources that have been consulted. Use
APA style for all references, in-text citations, formatting, etc.
Write in first- and second-person sparingly, if ever. This means,
avoid using I, we, and you; instead, use he, she, and they. Do
not use contractions.Paper Format
1) Use standard-sized paper of 8.5″ x 11″.
2) Margins should be 1″ all around (top, bottom, left, right).
3) Use Times New Roman 12-point font.
4) For emphasis, use italics (not quotation marks, bold, etc.).
5) Double-space.
6) Align the text flush left. Organization
The basic organization of an APA-style paper includes the title
page, abstract, body, and reference section, though students are
encouraged to follow any specific directions given in their
Overview assignment.
Title Page
The title page includes four elements that should be centered in
the middle of the page: title, author byline, institutional
affiliation followed by the course prefix and number (e.g.,

Grand Canyon University: PSY 351), and date of submission.
Please note that even though APA does not require the date on a
title page, it is a requirement for GCU papers.
Being the first page, the title page is where to set up your page
header, which includes the running head and the page number.
The running head—an abbreviated title that is a maximum of 50
characters—should appear flush left in all uppercase letters in
the header on all pages. Page numbers should be in the header,
flush right.
To format your running head and page numbers in Microsoft
Word 2010, click InsertHeader Blank. In the header box that
shows up, type Running head: ABBREVIATED TITLE HERE.
After the title, tab over till the cursor is at the right margin,
highlight the space, and click InsertPage Number and select
Current PositionPlain Number.
Abstract
The abstract covers the main points of the paper and is not
always required in a GCU writing assignment. Read the
assignment instructions carefully to determine whether the
assignment requires an abstract or not.
1) Abstract is page 2 of the assignment.
2) The word Abstract should be centered at the top of the page.
3) As per GCU policy, the abstract should not exceed 120
words.
4) Do not indent the abstract paragraph.
Body
The body will contain all of the author's main points as well as
detailed and documented support for those ideas.
1) The body begins on its own page.
2) The title of the paper should be centered at the top of the
first page of the body, in initial caps.
3) The introduction follows the title, but is not labeled.
4) Use headings to separate sections of the paper, but none of
the sections should start their own page. The first level of

heading is centered and bolded with each word of four letters or
more capitalized (see template for an example). The second
level of heading (subheading) is flush left and bolded, with each
word of four letters or more capitalized. Note that not all papers
will have headings or subheadings in them. APA dictates that
you should avoid having only one subsection heading and
subsection within a section. In other words, use at least two
subheadings under a main heading, or do not use any at all.
References
The references page will contain a list of all sources actually
cited in the paper.
1) This should start its own page.
2) The word References, though not in italics, is centered at the
top of the page.
3) Include all, any, and only sources that were actually cited in
the paper.
4) Arrange the sources in alphabetical order using the authors'
last names.
Style, Punctuation, and Mechanics
Numbers
1) Use numerals for numbers 10 and above (12 of the subjects);
for numbers above and below 10 grouped for comparison (2 of
16 responses); for numbers representing times, dates,
measurements, and ages (2-year-olds, 2 hr 15 min); for statistics
and percentages (multiplied by 5, 5% of the sample); and for
numbers denoting a specific place in a series, book, or table
(Table 3, Group 3, page 32).
2) Spell out numbers below 10 that do not represent precise
measurements (eight items, nine pages); for numbers beginning
a sentence, title, or heading (Forty-eight people responded. Ten
subjects improved.); for common fractions (one fifth of the
class); and for approximations of numbers of days, months, and
years (about three months ago).

Acronyms
An acronym uses the first letter of each word in a name or title.
1) Acronyms must be spelled out completely on initial
appearance in text. The abbreviation or acronym should appear
in parentheses after that initial spelling out.
Example:
The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) had a profound impact
on public education in the United States. The NCLB was an
initiative of President George W. Bush in 2002.
Spelling and Word Usage
Use Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary as a default for
spelling words. The dictionary can also be used as a resource
for hyphenation, capitalization, etc.
In-Text Punctuation
1) According to the American Psychological Association (APA),
one space after terminal punctuation is considered correct for
papers submitted for a grade.
2) Use ellipses when omitting material within a quote.
3) Place a comma after the penultimate word in a series. For
example: Your books, ball, and bat are under the bed.
4) If a compound word is not in Merriam-Webster's Collegiate
Dictionary, use hyphens for clarity rather than omit them.
5) Hyphenate compound adjectives that precede the noun they
modify, except when the first word of the compound is an
adverb ending in -ly. For example: role-playing technique, two-
way analysis, middle-class families, widely used method
6) Do not hyphenate a compound adjective if its meaning is
established or it cannot be misread. For example: grade point
average, health care management
7) See page 98 of the APA Manual for further rules on
hyphenation.
Initial Capitalization
1) Capitalize all words of four or more letters in titles (books,

articles, etc.) used in text. This rule does not apply within the
References section, except for the titles of periodicals.
2) Capitalize proper nouns and names.In-Text Citations
In-text citations are used in the body of a paper to show which
sources a student used for particular material.
When you use material from a source, you need to document
that source by using a citation and reference note. All
quotations, paraphrases, and summaries must be referenced.
Using material from a source without citing that source is
considered plagiarism; please reference GCU's policy on
Plagiarism in the University Policy Handbook.
Citation Rules
1) In-text citations should note the author information, plus the
publication year.
2) For a work by one author, cite last name followed by year on
every reference. This citation can be placed at the end of the
sentence, or it can be incorporated into the grammatical
structure of the sentence.
Examples:
Researchers have concluded that food and comfortable setting
were more important than games available to most students
(Liu, 1999).
According to Liu (1999), researchers have concluded that food
and comfortable setting were more important than games
available to most students.
3) For a work by two authors, cite both last names followed by
year on every reference.
Examples:
(Walker & Allen, 2004)
According to Walker and Allen (2004)...
4) For a work by three to five authors, cite all last names
followed by year on first reference, and the first author's last
name followed by et al. and year upon subsequent references.
Examples:
(Bradley, Ramirez, Soo, & Walsh, 2006)

(Bradley et al., 2006)
5) For a work by six or more authors, cite last name of the first
author followed by et al. and the year on all references.
Examples:
(Wasserstein et al., 2005)
According to Wasserstein et al. (2005)…
6) If no author exists for the source, use the first few words of
the title.
Example:
Students were more concerned about having a place to socialize
with other students than about all-out competition ("Philosophy
and the Science," 2001).
7) When referencing the Bible, cite the book, chapter number,
and verse number(s) (starting and ending). The first time the
Bible is cited in the paper, also include the version used. This
system of citation for the Bible is sufficient and requires no
reference note for the Bible on the References page.
Examples:
· Citing the Bible, first reference: Use book, chapter, verse,
and version (Luke 2:16-20 King James Version).
· Citing the Bible, subsequent references: Use only book,
chapter, and verse (Luke 2:16-20).
8) If the material is a direct quote, the page or paragraph
number of the source should immediately follow.
Examples:
"Ethics examines moral values and the standards of ethical
behavior"
(Ornstein et al., 2008, p. 162).
Basu and Jones (2007) went so far as to suggest the need for a
new "intellectual framework in which to consider the nature and
form of regulation in cyberspace"
(para. 4).
9) Quotations with 40 or more words should be in block format.
a. Omit the encompassing quotation marks.
b. Start a block quote on a new line.
c. Indent the entire block 0.5 inches from the left margin (in the

same position as a new paragraph)
d. Additional paragraphs within a block quote should have the
first line indented an additional 0.5 inches.
e. The in-text citation for a block quote is placed outside the
final punctuation for the quote.
f. Double space.
Sample Paragraph With In-Text Citations
Liu and Berry (1999) conducted a survey of college campuses to
determine the best design for a student lounge. They concluded
that food and comfortable seating were more important than
games available to most students. Students were more
concerned about having a place to socialize with other students
than about all-out competition. In fact, they continue,
arcade games could be a turn-off for some students because they
did not want to compete with the noise to talk. These same
students said that they would prefer to have a place where they
could study and casually socialize at the same time, so seating,
lighting, and noise level were all crucial. (Liu & Berry, 1999, p.
14)
This study and others (Wendell, 1978; Hartford, Herriford, &
Hampshire, 2001; Johnson et al., 2004) confirm that while
having activities is important, students are more drawn to
comfortable multi-purpose environments.
In-Text Citation ExamplesBook Reference:
Ellis, D. (2006). Becoming a master student. Boston, MA:
Houghton Mifflin Company.With a direct quote:
Ellis (2006) notes that "creative thinking is more appropriate in
the early stages of planning and problem solving" (p. 223).
Without a direct quote:
It may be more appropriate to think creatively during earlier
planning and problem-solving stages (Ellis, 2006).
APA References

The reference list should appear at the end of a paper. It
provides the information necessary for a reader to locate and
retrieve any source you cite in the body of the paper. Each
source you cite in the paper must appear in your reference list;
likewise, each entry in the reference list must be cited in your
text.
Your references should begin on a new page separate from the
text of the essay; label this page References (with no quotation
marks, underlining, etc.), centered at the top of the page. The
References page should be double-spaced just like the rest of
your essay.
1) All lines after the first line of each entry in your reference
list should be indented one-half inch from the left margin. This
is called hanging indentation.
2) Invert all authors' names; give surnames and initials for up to
and including seven authors (e.g., Author, A. A., Author B. B.,
Author, C. C.). When authors number eight or more, include the
first six authors' names, then insert three ellipses, and add the
last author's name.
Example:
Gilber, D. G., McClernon, J. F., Rabinovich, N. E., Sugai, C.,
Plath, L. C., Asgaard, G., … Botros, N. (2004). Effects of
quitting smoking on EEG activation and attention. Nicotine and
Tobacco Research, 6, 249-267.
doi:10.1080/14622200410001676305
3) In reference notes for journal articles, include both the
volume and issue numbers if each issue of the journal is
paginated separately (i.e., beings with page 1). If the journal
paginates continuously throughout the volume, then use only the
volume number in the reference note.
4) Reference list entries should be alphabetized by the last name
of the first author of each work.
5) If you have more than one article by the same author, single-
author references or multiple-author references with the exact
same authors in the exact same order are listed in order by the
year of publication, starting with the earliest.

6) When referring to any work that is NOT a journal—such as a
book, article, or Web page title—capitalize only the first letter
of the first word of a title and subtitle, the first word after a
colon or a dash in the title, and proper nouns. Do not capitalize
the first letter of the second word in a hyphenated compound
word.
Reference Examples: Books, Reference Books, and Book
Chapters
Entire Book — Print Version
Format:
Author, A. A. (Year). Title of work. Location: Publisher.
Example:
Daresh, J. C. (2004). Beginning the assistant principalship: A
practical guide for new school administrators. Thousand Oaks,
CA: Corwin.
Electronic Version of a Print Book
Format:
Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year). Title of work. Retrieved
from http://www.xxxxx
Example:
Shotton, M.A. (1989). Computer addiction?A study of computer
dependency [DX Reader version]. Retrieved from
http://www.ebookstore.tandf.co.uk/html/index.asp
Format:
Author, A. A. (Year). Title of work. doi:xxxx
Example:
Schiraldi, G. R. (2001). The post-traumatic stress disorder
sourcebook: A guide to healing, recovery, and growth [Adobe
Digital Editions version]. doi:10.1036/0071393722
Electronic-Only Book
Format:
Author, A. A. (Year). Title of work. Retrieved from
http://www.xxxxx

Example:
O'Keefe, E. (n.d.). Egoism and the crisis in Western values.
Retrieved from
http://www.onlineoriginals.com/showitem.asp?itemID=135
Edited Book
Format:
Editor, A. A. (Ed.). (Year). Title of work. Location: Publisher.
Example:
Feldman, P. R. (Ed.). (1997). British women poets of the
romantic era. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University.
Chapter in a Book
Format (Print):
Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year). Title of chapter or entry.
In A. A. Editor & B. B. Editor (Eds.), Title of book (pp. xxx-
xxx). Location: Publisher.
Example (Print):
Haybron, D. M. (2008). Philosophy and the science of
subjective well-being. In M. Eid & R. J. Larsen (Eds.), The
science of subjective well-being (pp. 17-43). New York, NY:
Guilford Press.
Format (Online):
xxx). Retrieved from http://www.xxxx
Example (Online):
science of subjective well-being (pp. 17-43). Retrieved from
http://www.science.com/ Philosophy and the science.pdf
Format (Online with DOI):
xxx). doi:xxxxxxx

Example (Online with DOI):
science of subjective well-being (pp. 17-43).
doi:10.1037/10762-000
Multiple Editions of a Book
Format:
Author, A. A. (Year). Title of work (xx ed.). Location:
Publisher.
Example:
Parker, F., & Riley, K. (2004). Linguistics for non-linguists: A
primer with exercises (4th ed.). Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.
Entry in an Online Reference Work — Byline Available
Format:
Author, A. A. (Year). Entry title. In B. B. Editor (Ed.), Title of
reference work (xx ed.). Retrieved from http://www.xxxxx
Example:
Graham, G. (2005). Behaviorism. In E. N. Zalta (Ed.), The
Stanford encyclopedia of philosophy (Fall 2007 ed.). Retrieved
from http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/ behaviorism
Entry in an Online Reference Work — No Byline Available
Format:
Entry title. (Year). In Title of reference work (xx ed.).
Retrieved from http://www.xxxx
Example:
Heuristic. (n.d.). In Merriam-Webster's online dictionary (11th
ed.). Retrieved from http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/heuristic
Entry in Reference Work — No Byline
Format:
Entry title. (Year). In A. Editor (Ed.), Title of reference work
(xx ed., Vol. xx, pp. xxx-xxx). Location: Publisher.

Example:
Heuristic. (2007). In J. Smith (Ed.), The book of words (7th ed.,
Vol 3, pp. 65-66). New York, NY: Jones and Lawrence.
Book Written and Published by Organization
Format:
Organization Name. (Year). Title of work. Location: Publisher.
Example:
American Psychological Association. (2001). Publication
manual of the American Psychological Association (5th ed.).
Washington, DC: Author.
Note that the organization is both the publisher and the author,
so the word "Author" is noted in place of the publisher's
name.The Holy Bible
The Bible does not need to be listed on the reference page, but
it does need to be cited in-text. (Refer to in-text citation
rule.)Reference Examples: Periodicals
Journal Article With DOI
Format:
Author, A. A. (Year). Title of article. Journal Title,
Volume(Issue), xxx-xxx. doi:xxxxxx
Example:
Kalpič, B., & Bernus, P. (2006). Business process modeling
through the knowledge management perspective. Journal of
Knowledge Management, 10(3), 40-56.
doi:10.1108/13673270610670849
Journal Article Without DOI and Retrieved From Internet
Format:
Volume(Issue), xxx-xxx. Retrieved from http://www.xxxxxxxx
Example:
Sillick, T. J., & Schutte, N. S. (2006). Emotional intelligence
and self-esteem mediate between perceived early parental love

and adult happiness. E-Journal of Applied Psychology, 2(2), 38-
48. Retrieved from http://ojs.lib.swin.edu.au/index.php/ejap
Journal Article Without DOI and Retrieved From Print Version
Format:
Volume(Issue), xxx-xxx.
Example:
Light, M. A., & Light, I. H. (2008). The geographic expansion
of Mexican immigration in the United States and its
implications for local law enforcement. Law Enforcement
Executive Forum Journal, 8(1), 73-82.Article in a Magazine —
Print
Format:
Author, A. A. (Year, Month). Article title. Magazine Title,
Volume(Issue), xxx-xxx.
Example:
Mehta, P. B. (1998, June). Exploding myths. New Republic,
290(25), 17-19.
Article in a Magazine — Online
Format:
Author, A. A. (Year, Month). Article title. Magazine Title,
Volume(Issue). Retrieved from http://www.homepage
Example:
Clay, R. (2008, June). Science vs. ideology: Psychologists fight
back about the misuse of research. Monitor on Psychology,
39(6). Retrieved from http://www.apa.org/monitor
Article in a Newspaper — Print
Format:
Author, A. A. (Year, Month Day). Article title. Newspaper
Title, pp. xx, xx.
Example:
Schwartz, J. (1993, September 30). Obesity affects economic,

social status. The Washington Post, pp. A1, A4.
Article in Newspaper — Online
Format:
Author, A. A. (Year, Month Day). Article title. Newspaper
Title. Retrieved from http://www.homepage.com
Example:
Brody, J. E. (2007, December 11). Mental reserves keep brain
agile. The New York Times. Retrieved from
http://www.nytimes.com
Report from University or Government Organization, Corporate
Author
Format:
Organization name. (Year). Title of report (Publication No. xx).
Retrieved from http://www.xxxx
Example:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National
Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.
(2003). Managing asthma: A guide for schools (NIH Publication
No. 02-2650). Retrieved from
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/prof/asthma/asth_sch.pdf
Authored Report from Nongovernmental Organization
Format:
Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year). Title of report (Research
Report No. xxx). Retrieved from Agency name website:
http://www.xxxxxxxxx
Example:
Kessy, S. S. A., & Urio, F. M. (2006). The contribution of
microfinance institutions to poverty reduction in Tanzania
(Research Report No. 06.3). Retrieved from Research on
Poverty Alleviation website:
http://www.repoa.or.tz/documents_storage/Publications/Reports
/06.3_Kessy_and_Urio.pdf

Web Pages
The basic format for referencing Web pages is as follows:
Format:
Author, A. A. (year). Title of work [format description].
Retrieved from http://URL.
Note: The format description in brackets is used when the
format is something out of the ordinary, such as a blog post or
lecture notes. For other examples of format descriptions, refer
to page 186 of the Publication Manual. If no date is given for
the work, use (n.d.).
Examples:
Author Known
Landis, B. (1996). Carlisle Indian Industrial School
history.Retrieved from http://home.epix.net/~landis/histry.html
Author Unknown
TCA Abu Dhabi launches new Global Destination campaign.
(2016, November 1). Retrieved from
http://www.uaeinteract.com/news/default3.asp?ID=20
Note: Use the article title or Web page title as the first element
of the citation if the author is unavailable.
When discussing an entire website (as opposed to a specific
page on the website), an entry does not appear in the reference
list, but is cited within text as shown in the following sample
sentence:
The International Council of Museums website provides many
links to museums, codes of ethics, and the museum profession
(http://www.icom.org/).
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