Early Years Referencing Guide
(updated Sep 2024)

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

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

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


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How to reference a journal article in the Early Years citation style?

How do you cite scientific papers in Early Years format?

To cite a research paper or journal article following the Early Years formatting guide, follow these easy steps

Here’s a Early Years 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 Early Years: