What is a citation example?

A citation example shows how to format a source such as a book, article, or website using a specific referencing style like APA, MLA, or Harvard.

Can I copy the citation examples from this site?

Yes. Our citation examples are intended to be used as templates. Just replace the placeholder information with your own source details.

Why do citation formats look different?

Each citation style has its own rules for how to present information — including punctuation, author names, dates, and capitalisation.

Do citation examples show both in-text and full references?

Yes. Each example includes an in-text citation and a properly formatted entry for your bibliography or reference list.

Citation Examples by Style

Learn how to cite different types of sources correctly with real citation examples in APA, MLA, Harvard, Chicago, Vancouver, and OSCOLA styles. Each example shows both in-text citations and full reference entries for books, journal articles, websites, videos, and more.

Whether you're writing a research paper or a reflective essay, use this hub to find citation examples that match your required referencing format.

Explore Citation Examples by Format

Click a style below to see properly formatted citation examples for common source types like books, websites, articles, and more.

APA Style Examples

See how to cite books, journal articles, websites, and videos in APA 7th edition format — with both in-text and reference list examples.

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MLA Format Examples

Properly formatted MLA 9th edition citations for print and digital sources — including in-text citations and Works Cited entries.

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Harvard Referencing Style

Author–date style citations for books, reports, online sources, and more — in the widely used Harvard referencing format.

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Chicago Citation Examples

Explore both Chicago Notes & Bibliography (footnote) and Author–Date citation examples — with accurate formatting for each.

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Vancouver Citation Examples

Learn how to cite medical and scientific sources using Vancouver's numeric citation format — with numbered in-text references.

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OSCOLA Citation Examples

Legal citation examples for UK case law, legislation, books, and journals — all using the official OSCOLA footnote style.

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FAQs About Citation Examples

A citation example shows you how to format a specific type of source — such as a book, article, or website — using a particular referencing style. It usually includes both the in-text citation and the full reference list entry.

Yes — our examples are designed to be copied and customised. Just replace the example details with your own source information and double-check the formatting.

Each citation style has its own rules for punctuation, author names, dates, italics, and layout. That’s why APA, MLA, Harvard, and other styles format citations differently. Be sure to follow the right style for your course or publication.

Yes. Each example includes the correct in-text citation and the full entry for your reference list or bibliography — based on the selected style.

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