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Vancouver Referencing Guide: Webpage - General

Webpage - General

Webpage - General

Webpage - General

Webpage - General

It can often be difficult to identify the author of a web-page. If this is the case use the organisation (e.g. BBC) in place of the author. If a website has no discernible author or organisation you may want to strongly consider whether it is suitable for inclusion in a piece of academic writing! Again it is probably best to check with the person who will be assessing your work, if you find yourself in this situation.

 

For your full reference:

  • (#) Reference number (matching the in-text citation number)
  • Author’s surname. Author’s  initial/s
  • Page Title of the document/source.
  • [Internet]
  • Website title
  • Accessed date retrieved.

  • Web address: site/path/file location of an electronic source, a full URL or www

 

Example

Following substantial research, scientists at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have concluded that insects may prove to be a rich new source of antibiotics (6)

 

Full reference for the Reference List

6  Paddock C. Bacteria living on insects could provide new antibiotics. [Internet] Medical news              today. 2019 February 20. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324507.php

 

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