Global Transitions Referencing Guide
(updated Oct 2023)

How do you cite a book in the Global Transitions referencing style? (2023 Guide)

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

Here’s an example book citation in Global Transitions 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:
Global Transitions citation: And an in-text citation book citation in Global Transitions looks like this: [1]


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How to reference a journal article in the Global Transitions citation style?

How do you cite scientific papers in Global Transitions format?

Use the following template to cite a journal article using the Global Transitions citation format.

Here’s a Global Transitions 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 Global Transitions: And an in-text citation would look like this: [1]


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How to cite a website in a paper in Global Transitions style?

Have you found a credible website you want to cite in Global Transitions to include in your research paper or presentation? Here’s how

Here’s an Global Transitions 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 Global Transitions in 2023

If you’ve previously cited a video from a website in Global Transitions, then the process for citing a video from YouTube is basically the same. Here’s how to do it

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

How to cite a podcast using Global Transitions referencing style

Podcasts can be perfect sources of information for your research paper. They cover a wide range of topics you may want to address in your paper. Here’s how to cite them in Global Transitions

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 Global Transitions. Podcast referencing example in Global Transitions 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 Global Transitions referencing style?

Many people think that referencing songs or lyrics to songs isn’t common practise. That’s why we’re here to make it as simple and easy for you to reference a song in Global Transitions. This is all you need

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