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APA - Referencing Guide

Secondary Sources

Information

•  A secondary source is one where the author of the work you are reading (e.g. book, article, etc.) is referencing or quoting another author's work.

  Always try to locate the original source of information which is cited in a work that you have read.
   This is not always possible. For example, when the original work is:

  • out of print
  • unavailable through your usual sources
  • not available in English

  Refer to the source where you found the information you are citing.

  Follow the citation format guidelines for each format type.

  Follow the In Text Citation Guidelines for Citing Secondary Sources when referring to a secondary source in text.