What’s the difference between a reference and an in-text citation?

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In-text citations are the short citations you include in the written text that help a reader understand which sources you are quoting or referring to in your writing e.g. (McEwan, 2022) or (1). 

References are the full details of the source you have cited in your writing. Full details about the sources you have used in your writing are included in your reference list. 

Take a look at the video and examples on Cite them right online for further information.

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  • Last Updated Jun 27, 2022
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