Books
Books are one of the most common sources used in academic writing. The way you cite them can change slightly depending on the number of authors or if you are using a specific chapter. Here’s how to handle the most common scenarios.
Reference List Format: Surname, Initial(s). (Year) Title of book. Place of publication: Publisher.
Reference List Example: Guha, R. (2017) <i>India after Gandhi: The history of the world's largest democracy</i>. London: Pan Books.
In-Text Citation Examples:
- Parenthetical: (Guha 2017, p. 45)
- Narrative: Guha (2017, p. 45) argues that the political landscape shifted dramatically after independence.