Oxford University Press HUMSOC Referencing Guide
(updated Apr 2024)

How do you cite a book in the Oxford University Press HUMSOC referencing style? (2024 Guide)

Did you know there are over 2.5 million book titles published in 2021. If you find yourself trying to cite a book in Oxford University Press HUMSOC, here’s how

Here’s an example book citation in Oxford University Press HUMSOC 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:
Oxford University Press HUMSOC citation: And an in-text citation book citation in Oxford University Press HUMSOC looks like this: (Angelou 1969)


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How to reference a journal article in the Oxford University Press HUMSOC citation style?

How do you cite scientific papers in Oxford University Press HUMSOC format?

To cite a research paper or journal article following the Oxford University Press HUMSOC formatting guide, follow these easy steps

Here’s a Oxford University Press HUMSOC 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 Oxford University Press HUMSOC: