Well-known reference books, such as major dictionaries and encyclopedias, are normally cited within the text. Most other reference works, however, are more appropriately listed with full publication details like any other book resource.
To cite substantial, authored entries in a reference work cite the contributions much like a multi-authored book.
For continually updated online resources, an edition number will usually be unnecessary. Instead, include a posted publication or revision date for the cited entry; if none is available, supply an access date. Time stamps may be included for frequently updated resources.
When citing a print dictionary or encyclopaedia, not only the edition number (if not the first) but also the date the volume or set was issued must be specified.
| Elements of citation |
In the in-text citation, cite specific pages. In the reference list include the page range for the chapter or part. |
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| In-text citations |
(Moore and Crotty 2007, 32) (Cox, Levine and La Caze 2017) |
| Reference list |
Cox, Damian, Michael Levine, and Marguerite La Caze. 2017. "Integrity." In Stanford Encyclopaedia of Philosophy, edited by Edward N. Zalta Standford University, 2001. https://plato.stanford.edu/archives/spr2017/entries/integrity/ Moore, C.R. and M.A. Crotty. 2007. "Australian Masculinities." In International Encyclopedia of Men and Masculinities, edited by M. Flood, J.K. Gardiner, B. Pease, and K. Pringle, 31-33. Routledge. |
| Endnote reference type |
When citing a print reference work use "Book Section" When citing an online reference work use "Electronic Book Section" |