Languages Referencing Guide
(updated Apr 2024)

How do you cite a book in the Languages referencing style? (2024 Guide)

A book citation in Languages always includes the author name(s), the publication year, the book title, and the publisher. Here’s an example

Here’s an example book citation in Languages using placeholders: So if we want to cite, for example, “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” by Maya Angelou we’d do so like this:
Languages citation: And an in-text citation book citation in Languages looks like this: [1]


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How to reference a journal article in the Languages citation style?

How do you cite scientific papers in Languages format?

Have you come across a research paper or journal article you would like to cite in your own research? Here’s how to do it in Languages

Here’s a Languages journal citation example using placeholders: So if we want to reference this scientific article: “Testing consumer preferences for iced-coffee: Does the drinking environment have any influence?” by C. Petit and J.M. Sieffermann in Languages: And an in-text citation would look like this: [1]


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How to cite a website in a paper in Languages style?

The basics of a reference list entry for a web page or web document in Languages is straight forward. Here’s how

Here’s an Languages example website reference: To reference the article located at this link:
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2008/nov/05/uselections20083
on The Guardian website: And an in-text citation would look like this: [1]

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How to cite a YouTube video Languages in 2024

Are you watching a YouTube video and you don’t know how to cite it? Here’s a simple way to do it in Languages

Here’s a Languages citation YouTube video example: So how to cite a video Languages? And an in-text video citation would look like this: [1]

How to cite a podcast using Languages referencing style

Are you listening to a history, philosophy, or literature podcast and you want to cite it in a presentation or research paper. Here’s how to do it in Languages

It is becoming more and more common to reference podcasts in essays or other school work.
Here’s how to reference a podcast it in Languages. Podcast referencing example in Languages using “This American Life” episode 640: And an in-text citation would look like this: [1]

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How to cite a piece of music or a song using Languages referencing style?

Although citing a song might seem uncommon, there’s no need to worry. We’ve got you covered for both audio recordings and written song lyrics, here’s how to cite in Languages

An example song citation in Languages. Let‘s say we want to reference “Here Comes the Sun” off The Beatles “Abbey Road” album in Languages: And an in-text citation would look like this: [1]