MLA Citation Guide
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June 25, 2024The Oxford citation style, also known as the Oxford referencing system or footnote referencing, is commonly used in humanities disciplines such as history and law. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of how to cite various sources using the Oxford style, including in-text citations and the reference list.
In-Text Citations
In the Oxford style, in-text citations are indicated by superscript numbers placed at the end of the sentence containing the referenced material. These numbers correspond to footnotes at the bottom of the page.
Basic Format:
– In-text citation: The theory was first proposed in 1995.¹
– Footnotes: Footnotes provide full bibliographic details of the sources cited in the text. The first citation of a source should be detailed, and subsequent citations can be abbreviated.
Basic Format:*
– First Citation: Author’s First Name Last Name, *Title of the Book* (Place of Publication, Publisher Year) page number.
– Example: John Smith, *Understanding Psychology* (New York, Psychology Press 2020) 15.
– Subsequent Citations: Author’s Last Name, *Shortened Title* (n footnote number) page number.
– Example: Smith, *Understanding Psychology* (n 1) 15.
Bibliography
The bibliography lists all sources cited in your text, arranged alphabetically by the author’s last name. Entries should include full bibliographic details.
Basic Format:
– Books: Author’s Last Name, First Name, *Title of the Book* (Place of Publication, Publisher Year).
– Example: Smith, John, *Understanding Psychology* (New York, Psychology Press 2020).
– Journal Articles: Author’s Last Name, First Name, ‘Title of the Article’ (Year) Volume(Issue) *Title of the Journal* Page range.
– Example: Smith, John, ‘Cognitive Development in Children’ (2020) 10(2) *Journal of Psychology* 123-135.
Common Source Types
Books
– Print Book: Author’s First Name Last Name, *Title of the Book* (Place of Publication, Publisher Year).
– Example: John Smith, *Understanding Psychology* (New York, Psychology Press 2020).
Journal Articles
– Print Journal Article: Author’s First Name Last Name, ‘Title of the Article’ (Year) Volume(Issue) *Title of the Journal* Page range.
– Example: John Smith, ‘Cognitive Development in Children’ (2020) 10(2) *Journal of Psychology* 123-135.
Websites
– Webpage with Author: Author’s First Name Last Name, ‘Title of Webpage’ (Year) *Title of Website* <URL> accessed Day Month Year.
– Example: John Smith, ‘Understanding Cognitive Development’ (2020) *Psychology Today* <https://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/understanding-cognitive-development> accessed 10 June 2020.
– Webpage with Group Author: Group Name, ‘Title of Webpage’ (Year) *Title of Website* <URL> accessed Day Month Year.
– Example: American Psychological Association, ‘Understanding Cognitive Development’ (2020) *APA* <https://www.apa.org/articles/understanding-cognitive-development> accessed 10 June 2020.
Formatting Guidelines
– General: Use a readable font (e.g., Times New Roman 12 pt) and maintain double spacing throughout the text.
– Title Page: Include the title of your paper, your name, and your institutional affiliation.
– Headers: Include a header with the page number in the top right corner.
– Headings: Use clear and concise headings to organize different sections of your paper.
– Footnotes: Use superscript numbers in the text and corresponding footnotes at the bottom of each page.
– Bibliography: Start the bibliography on a new page at the end of your document. List entries alphabetically by the author’s last name.
By following this Oxford citation guide, you can ensure your academic writing is properly cited and adheres to the standards of the Oxford referencing style. This will help maintain the credibility and integrity of your work.