Oxford University Press HUMSOC Referencing Guide
(updated May 2022)
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How to do citations in Oxford University Press HUMSOC style?
This is the Citationsy guide to Oxford University Press HUMSOC citations, reference lists, in-text citations, and bibliographies.
This is the Citationsy guide to Oxford University Press HUMSOC citations, reference lists, in-text citations, and bibliographies.
The complete, comprehensive guide shows you how easy citing any source can be. Referencing books, youtube videos, websites, articles, journals, podcasts, images, videos, or music in Oxford University Press HUMSOC.

How do you cite a book in the Oxford University Press HUMSOC referencing style? (2022 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 howHere’s an example book citation in Oxford University Press HUMSOC using placeholders:
Last Name, F. N. (2000). Title. (E. F. N. Editor Last Name, Ed.), Edition. City: Publisher.
Oxford University Press HUMSOC citation:
Angelou, M. (1969). I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings., 1st ed. New York: Random House.
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 stepsHere’s a Oxford University Press HUMSOC journal citation example using placeholders:
Author1 LastnameA. F., & Author3 LastnameA. F. (2000). “Title,” Container, Volume/Issue: pages Used. Journal Name. DOI: DOI
Petit, C., & Sieffermann, J. (2007). “Testing consumer preferences for iced-coffee: Does the drinking environment have any influence?,”, 18/1: 161-72. Food Quality and Preference. DOI: 10.1016/j.foodqual.2006.05.008
How to cite a website in a paper in Oxford University Press HUMSOC style?
Have you come across a news article, blogpost or essay on the web and are not sure how to reference in Oxford University Press HUMSOC? Here’s how to easily cite itHere’s an Oxford University Press HUMSOC example website reference:
Author1 LastnameA. F., & Author2 LastnameA. F. (2000). “Title.”. Publisher. Retrieved May 26, 2022, from
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2008/nov/05/uselections20083
on The Guardian website:
Tran, M. (2008). “Barack Obama To Be America’s First Black President.”. The Guardian. Retrieved May 26, 2022, from
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How to cite a YouTube video Oxford University Press HUMSOC in 2022
You can find short videos and how-to videos from a wide range of professionals on YouTube. As a result, you may need to know how to mention a video or YouTube in your research assignment or paper. Here’s how to do it in Oxford University Press HUMSOCHere’s a Oxford University Press HUMSOC citation YouTube video example:
ChannelName. (2000). “Title.” YouTube. Retrieved May 26, 2022, from
Pixar. (2015). “Pizza Clip — Inside Out.” YouTube. Retrieved May 26, 2022, from
How to cite a podcast using Oxford University Press HUMSOC referencing style
Did you know there are over 50 million podcast episodes out in the world for you to listen to? If you want to cite one in Oxford University Press HUMSOC, here’s howIt is becoming more and more common to reference podcasts in essays or other school work.
Here’s how to reference a podcast it in Oxford University Press HUMSOC.
Lastname, F. (2000). “Title.”. Publisher.
This American Life. (2018). “640: Five Women.”. WBEZ Radio.
How to cite a piece of music or a song using Oxford University Press HUMSOC referencing style?
Did you know that Bob Dylan has written well over 500 different songs? Here’s how to cite any song in Oxford University Press HUMSOCAn example song citation in Oxford University Press HUMSOC.
Lastname, F. (2000). Song Title. Album.
The Beatles. (1969). Here Comes the Sun. Abbey Road.
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