• 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:
• 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.
For ease of use, this guide divides reference list entries into different formats.
Select the format you require from the Reference List Entries menu or select from the links below: