Magister Referencing Guide
(updated Apr 2024)

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

Are you writing a research paper and want to include the works you found in a book? Here’s a simple guide to do it in Magister:

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


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

How do you cite scientific papers in Magister format?

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

Here’s a Magister 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 Magister: