Administrative Handbook

References: A reference system enables the user to indicate the sources of facts and opinions that he must acknowledge, without interrupting the flow of his argument. It must enable the reader to check and pursue these citations quickly and economically. Although reference conventions vary depending on the subject and the style of the work, the one set out below performs both of the major tasks in a crisp fashion and is likely to meet the needs of most assignments. It consists of two elements, an alphabetical list of standard forms, and in the text itself, abbreviated references enclosed in parentheses, e.g. (Juran 1974 p72). When a reference is made in the body of your assignment to a title included in your list of references then it is sufficient to mention the author, the year of publication, and the pages: 240.260 Administrative Handbook