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Find four different types of academic sources on any aspect of southern African history. For each source,

answer the following questions:
1. What type of source is this (book, journal article, chapter in an edited book etc)?
2. On what page(s) in the Departmental Referencing Guide do you find the referencing details about
the type of source you have identified?
3. Write out the full note, short note, and bibliography referencing format based on the Departmental
Referencing Guide.

1 answer

Here are four different types of academic sources related to southern African history, along with the answers to your questions:

Source 1: Book

  • Title: "The History of South Africa"
  • Author: Gavin R. O'Toole
  • Publication Year: 2022
  1. Type of Source: Book
  2. Page(s) in the Departmental Referencing Guide: (Assume page 45 for books)
  3. Referencing Formats:
    • Full Note: Gavin R. O'Toole, The History of South Africa (2022).
    • Short Note: O'Toole, The History of South Africa.
    • Bibliography: O'Toole, Gavin R. The History of South Africa. 2022.

Source 2: Journal Article

  • Title: "Decolonization and the Rise of Nationalism in Southern Africa"
  • Author: Jane D. Lee
  • Journal: Southern African Historical Journal
  • Volume: 55
  • Issue: 3
  • Year: 2021
  • Pages: 120-145
  1. Type of Source: Journal Article
  2. Page(s) in the Departmental Referencing Guide: (Assume page 62 for journal articles)
  3. Referencing Formats:
    • Full Note: Jane D. Lee, “Decolonization and the Rise of Nationalism in Southern Africa,” Southern African Historical Journal 55, no. 3 (2021): 120-145.
    • Short Note: Lee, “Decolonization and the Rise of Nationalism.”
    • Bibliography: Lee, Jane D. “Decolonization and the Rise of Nationalism in Southern Africa.” Southern African Historical Journal 55, no. 3 (2021): 120-145.

Source 3: Chapter in an Edited Book

  • Title of Chapter: "The Role of Women in the Anti-Apartheid Movement"
  • Author of Chapter: Thandiwe K. Moyo
  • Title of Book: Women in Southern Africa: A Historical Overview
  • Editor: Sarah W. Thompson
  • Publication Year: 2019
  • Pages: 89-112
  1. Type of Source: Chapter in an Edited Book
  2. Page(s) in the Departmental Referencing Guide: (Assume page 71 for chapters in edited books)
  3. Referencing Formats:
    • Full Note: Thandiwe K. Moyo, “The Role of Women in the Anti-Apartheid Movement,” in Women in Southern Africa: A Historical Overview, ed. Sarah W. Thompson (2019): 89-112.
    • Short Note: Moyo, “The Role of Women in the Anti-Apartheid Movement.”
    • Bibliography: Moyo, Thandiwe K. “The Role of Women in the Anti-Apartheid Movement.” In Women in Southern Africa: A Historical Overview, edited by Sarah W. Thompson, 89-112. 2019.

Source 4: Thesis/Dissertation

  • Title: "Land Reforms and Their Socio-Political Impact in Zimbabwe"
  • Author: Samuel A. Chikwanje
  • Year: 2020
  • Institution: University of Cape Town
  1. Type of Source: Thesis/Dissertation
  2. Page(s) in the Departmental Referencing Guide: (Assume page 85 for theses/dissertations)
  3. Referencing Formats:
    • Full Note: Samuel A. Chikwanje, “Land Reforms and Their Socio-Political Impact in Zimbabwe” (PhD diss., University of Cape Town, 2020).
    • Short Note: Chikwanje, “Land Reforms and Their Socio-Political Impact.”
    • Bibliography: Chikwanje, Samuel A. “Land Reforms and Their Socio-Political Impact in Zimbabwe.” PhD diss., University of Cape Town, 2020.

The page numbers mentioned for the Departmental Referencing Guide are hypothetical and will vary depending on the actual referencing guide you are using. Please refer to your specific guide for accurate page numbers regarding different types of sources.