References on a Poster
Sources cited on a poster are generally shortened to maximize space. Be sure to use in-text citations as you would in a research paper, and a shorted citation in the "References" section of the poster. See the sources below for guidance on formatting references for a poster:
- References- Scienctific Posters: A Learner's GuideIncludes visual examples of what in-text citations and a reference list could look like on a poster presentation.
A Student Handbook for Writing in Biology by Call Number: Science Library QH304 .K59 2021ISBN: 9781319308322Publication Date: 2021-02-19
- Poster References Section (Short Version)From "Write Like a Chemist" by Robinson et al.
- Formatting Citations and References (More Details)From "Write Like a Chemist" by Robinson et al.
- The Scientific PosterFrom "Write Like a Scientist" blog, Middlebury College. Includes examples for in-text citations.
How to Shorten a Journal Title
Use these tools to identify the standard shortened title of a journal:
- CAS Source IndexSearch abbreviations for chemistry and biological sciences journals.
- BioScience Journal AbbreviationsFrom UC Berkley Library
APA In-Text Citations
American Psychological Association Style (APA)
Book with a single author or editor
In-text: (Bukatko, 2008, p. 10).
References: Bukatko, D. (2008). Child and adolescent development. Houghton Mifflin.
Journal article from an online database
In-text: (Quinn & Chadoir, 2009, p. 640)
References: Quinn, D.M. & Chaudoir, S.R. (2009). Living with a concealable stigmatized identity: The impact of anticipated stigma, centrality, salience, and cultural stigma on psychological distress and health. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 97: 634-51. DOI:10.1037/a0015815
Online newspaper/magazine article
In-text: (Bitran, 2017).
References: Bitran, D.B. (2017, August 16). Why tourists go to sites associated with death and suffering. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/why-tourists-go-to-sites-associated-with-death-and-suffering-81015.
Page from a website
In-text: (Educational Equity Lab, n.d.)
References: Educational Equity Lab (n.d). Students & collaborators. College of the Holy Cross, Educational Equity Lab. Retrieved August 9, 2024 from https://alexbrowman.com/people/.
Publication manual of the American Psychological Association, 7th ed.Call Number: BF76.7 .P83 2020Publication Date: 2019Available in Dinand, Music and Science Library Reference.
