Which aspects should the reference list entry consist of?

Question

Check all the answers that apply.

i. Who (author (s) of the source)

ii. When (publication date)

iii. What (title of the source)

iv. Why (purpose of including the source)

v. Where (where the source can be found)

A.
i, ii, iii, v

B.
i. ii. iv. v

C.
iv, v, iii, ii

D.
ii. iv, iii, v

E.
ALL OPTION CORRECT

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

A. i, ii, iii, v

A reference list entry should include the following aspects:

1. Who (author(s) of the source)
2. When (publication date)
3. What (title of the source)
4. Where (where the source can be found)

The purpose of including the source (why) is not typically a component of a reference list entry.