Plays & Poems: Sample References
| Source | In-text References | End-text References (reference lists require hanging indent) |
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Play |
(Wedekind, 2007) |
Wedekind, F. (2007). Spring awakening. (J. Franzen, Trans.). New York, NY: Farrar, Straus & Giroux.
Note: Treat plays like books.
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Poem |
“Macavity” (Eliot, 1982) |
Eliot, T. S. (1982). “Macavity.” In T.S. Eliot, Old Possum’s book of practical cats (pp. 41-42). London, England: Faber.
Note: Place the title of the poem in double quotation marks.
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| Poem |
“He always has an alibi, and one or two to spare” (“Macavity,” Eliot, 1982). |
Eliot, T. S. (1982). “Macavity.” In T.S. Eliot, Old Possum’s book of practical cats (pp. 41-42). London, England: Faber.
Note: Place the title of the poem in double quotation marks.
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Plays & Poems: Things to Remember
For a more accurate reference to plays and poetry use the following forms:
- “The Lady of Shallot,” verse 3, lines 1-3.
- “Julius Caesar,” act 2, scene 1, line 21.
Book Reference
Book Reference
Learn how to format references for whole books, including both authored books and edited books.
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Book Chapter Reference
Book Chapter Reference
Learn how to format references for chapters in edited books, meaning those books where each chapter is written by a different author (cite the whole book if the same author has written all chapters).
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