Poetics Referencing Guide
(updated Apr 2024)

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

One of the most cited mediums is of course books. Here’s how to cite a book in Poetics

Here’s an example book citation in Poetics 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:
Poetics citation: And an in-text citation book citation in Poetics looks like this: (Angelou, 1969)


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

How do you cite scientific papers in Poetics format?

Citing a research paper or journal article in Poetics is pretty straightforward. Here’s how

Here’s a Poetics 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 Poetics: