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Handbooks and manuals

Connect through to format examples which provide a review of each component that needs to be included in a reference.

Components of each format example

  • Basic format to reference a print handbook or manual
  • Basic format to reference an electronic handbook or manual

Then move to the FURTHER EXAMPLES table with many examples of book and e-book format types.

Basic format to reference a print handbook or manual

[#] Name of Manual/Handbook, xth ed. Abbrev. Name of Comp., City of Comp., Abbrev. State, Country, Year, pp. xxx-xxx (pages if relevant).

Referencing elements to cite:

  • [#] Reference number (matching the in-text citation number)
  • Name of Manual/Handbook
  • If the manual is a second or subsequent edition, include the edition statement, e.g. 3rd ed.
  • Publisher, i.e. the abbreviated name of company or institution that published the manual
  • Place of publication. Refer to Place of publication for information on the correct format of locations
  • Year of publication
  • Pages, if relevant

[1] Audel Electrician's Pocket Manual, 2nd ed.Wiley Pub., Indianapolis, IN, 2003.

Basic format to reference an electronic handbook or manual

[#] Name of Manual/Handbook, xth ed. Abbrev. Name of Comp., City of Comp., Abbrev. State, Country, Abbrev. Month. Year, pp. xxx-xxx (pages if relevant). Accessed: Abbreviated Month, Day, Year.

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