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How do you reference something referenced in something else?
Your in-text citation should include both authors: the author(s) of the original source and the author(s) of the secondary source. For example: (Habermehl, 1985, as cited in Kersten, 1987). In your reference list you should provide the details of the secondary source (the source you read).
What are entries in a reference list?
Reference list entries include the four elements of the author, date, title, and source. This page describes each element in detail: the author element, including the format of individual author names and of group author names. the date element, including the format of the date and how to include retrieval dates.
What is the correct entry for the list of references?
Reference list entries should be alphabetized by the first word of each entry. Use initials for authors’ first and middle names. If your reference extends past the first line, every line after should have a hanging indent; the equivalent of one tab space. Italicize the main title (of a book, journal, etc).
Is an article a secondary source?
Secondary sources can include books, journal articles, speeches, reviews, research reports, and more. Generally speaking, secondary sources are written well after the events that are being researched.
What are the four elements of a reference?
In general, a reference should contain four elements, which you can remember as the four W’s: author name (“who”), date of publication (“when”), title of the work (“what”), and publication data (“where”).
What are basic elements of a reference?
A reference list entry generally has four elements: the author, date, title, and source.
How do you write a secondary citation?
What is an indirect citation or secondary source?
- Include both the original author and year and the author and year of the work where quote/idea was found in the in-text reference.
- Add “as cited in” before the author in the in-text reference.
What are examples of a secondary source?
Examples of secondary sources include:
- journal articles that comment on or analyse research.
- textbooks.
- dictionaries and encyclopaedias.
- books that interpret, analyse.
- political commentary.
- biographies.
- dissertations.
- newspaper editorial/opinion pieces.
How to view elements of reference list entries?
View the reference examples to see the elements of reference list entries in action. This guidance has been revised and expanded from the 6th edition. A summary of this guidance is presented on the page about the basic principles of reference list entries.
What are the basic principles of reference list entries?
Basic Principles of Reference List Entries A reference list entry generally has four elements: the author, date, title, and source. Each element answers a question: author: Who is responsible for this work?
What is the purpose of a reference list?
A reference list lists only the sources you refer to in your writing. The purpose of the reference list is to allow your sources to be be found by your reader. It also gives credit to authors you have consulted for their ideas. All references cited in the text must appear in the reference list, except for personal communications
When to include page numbers in a reference list entry?
More information can be found in another APA Style Blog post about when to include page numbers in text citations. If you can’t find an answer to your question in the Publication Manual, Sixth Edition or the blog, feel free to email us at [email protected]. Comments on this post are closed.