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Music uses the Harvard referencing style. You are required to follow this guidance for all of your assessed work.
In-text citation examples:
(Jess Glynne, 2015)
Reference list examples:
Jess Glynne (2015) Why me [download]. 3 mins. 31 secs. I cry when I laugh. London: Atlantic Records. Available from http://www.amazon.co.uk/Why-Me/dp/BOOXDD4WC8/ref=sr 1 1 ?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1434981993&sr=8-1 &keywords=jess+glynne+why+me [accessed 22 June 2015].
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In-text citation example:
(Florence and The Machine, 2015)
Reference list example:
Florence and The Machine (2015) How big, how blue, how beautiful [download]. London: Island Records. Available from https://itun.es/gb/q-CF5 [accessed 25 June 2015].
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In-text citation examples:
(Mozart, 1989)
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Mozart, W.A. (1989) Benedictus [CD]. 5 mins. 14 secs. Requiem. Deutsche Grammophon.
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(Wagner, 1966)
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Wagner, R. (1966) Tristan und Isolde [CD]. Conducted by K. Bohm. Hamburg, Germany: Polydor.
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In-text citation example:
(Berlin, 1994)
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Berlin, I. (1994) There's no business like show business [score]. In: The Irving Berlin anthology. Milwaukee, USA: The Irving Berlin Music Company, 236-241.
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In-text citation examples:
(Thorne, 2023)
“The rest is silence” (Shakespeare, 1982, Act 5, Sc.2, 363)
Reference list example:
Thorne, J. (2023) Harry Potter and the cursed child [live performance]. London: Palace Theatre, 9 August.
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In-text citation example:
(Johnson, undated)
Reference list example:
Johnson, B. (undated) Volpone [online performance]. Available from https://www-dramaonlinelibrary-com.proxy.library.lincoln.ac.uk/video?docid=do-9781350997677&tocid=do-9781350997677_4502752451001 [accessed 29 August 2023].
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Why should I reference?
Referencing is important in academic writing and an essential part of any of your assignments. It:
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What should I reference?
You should always reference a source when:
If you are unsure use this flowchart (right) to check whether you need to reference (click on the image to enlarge).