When writing a Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) report, it’s important to include references properly formatted according to a specific citation style (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.). Below are examples of how to cite different types of sources in a typical reference list format:
APA Style
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Books:
- Author, A. A. (Year of Publication). Title of work: Capital letter also for subtitle. Publisher.
Example:
Smith, J. A. (2020). Understanding industrial practices: A guide for students. Academic Press. -
Journal Articles:
- Author, A. A. (Year of Publication). Title of article. Title of Periodical, volume number(issue number), pages. https://doi.org/xxxxx
Example:
Doe, J. R. (2019). The impact of industrial training on students' employability. Journal of Educational Development, 15(2), 123-135. https://doi.org/10.1234/jed.v15i2.456 -
Websites:
- Author, A. A. (Year, Month Date). Title of page. Site Name. URL
Example:
Johnson, L. (2021, March 10). Best practices for industrial work experience. Internship Resources. http://www.internshipresources.com/best-practices
MLA Style
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Books:
- Author Last Name, First Name. Title of Book. Publisher, Year.
Example:
Smith, John A. Understanding Industrial Practices: A Guide for Students. Academic Press, 2020. -
Journal Articles:
- Author Last Name, First Name. "Title of Article." Title of Journal, vol. number, no. number, Year, pages.
Example:
Doe, Jane R. "The Impact of Industrial Training on Students' Employability." Journal of Educational Development, vol. 15, no. 2, 2019, pp. 123-135. -
Websites:
- Author Last Name, First Name. “Title of Page.” Website Name, Day Month Year, URL.
Example:
Johnson, Laura. “Best Practices for Industrial Work Experience.” Internship Resources, 10 March 2021, http://www.internshipresources.com/best-practices.
Chicago Style
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Books:
- Last Name, First Name. Title of Book. City of Publication: Publisher, Year.
Example:
Smith, John A. Understanding Industrial Practices: A Guide for Students. New York: Academic Press, 2020. -
Journal Articles:
- Last Name, First Name. "Title of Article." Title of Journal volume number, no. number (Year): pages.
Example:
Doe, Jane R. "The Impact of Industrial Training on Students' Employability." Journal of Educational Development 15, no. 2 (2019): 123-135. -
Websites:
- Last Name, First Name. "Title of Page." Website Name. Last modified Month Day, Year. URL.
Example:
Johnson, Laura. "Best Practices for Industrial Work Experience." Internship Resources. Last modified March 10, 2021. http://www.internshipresources.com/best-practices.
Note:
Be sure to check with your institution for specific formatting requirements and to use the correct citation style, as they can vary.