Citation for Inside the Text

One work by one author

Rahim (2015) compared reaction times
In a recent study of reaction times (Rahim 2015)

One work by multiple authors

Rahim, Karim, Omit, and Sayeed (2004) found
[Use as first citation in text]
Rahim et al. (2004) found
Rahim et al. found [Omit year form subsequent citation after first citation within a
paragraph]

Work with no author

Anonymous (2012) stated

Authors with the same surname

R.D. Nath (2005) and R.K. Nath (1999) also found
[Use the initials help the reader to avoid confusion]
Two or more works by the same author
Managers use power influence employees commitment level in
a branch (Rahim 1991a, 1991b, 1991c).
[same author published multiple work in the same year]
Two or more works within the same parentheses
Manger use of power influence employees commitment level in
nationalized commercial banks in Bangladesh (Rahim & Karim,
2014).
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Back References

Journal article, one author

Rahim, A. (2014). Commitment level in nationalized
commercial banks in Bangladesh. Psychological Review,
100, 204-232.
Journal article, two authors
Rahim, A, & Karim, S. (2015). Job satisfaction level in
Janata Bank. Journal of Bank Management, 14(2),
14-30.
Journal article, three to six authors
Rahim, A, Nath, K., & Karim, S. (2015). Job
satisfaction level in Janata Bank. Journal of Bank
Management, 14(2), 14-30.
Journal article, more than six authors
Rahim, A, Nath, K., Oron, J., Jone, W., & Karim, S., et
al. (2015). Job satisfaction level in Janata Bank.
Journal of Bank Management, 14(2), 14-30.
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Journal article in press

Zakir, C., & Sayeed, A. (in press). Religion in politics:
Does religion influence perception of voters?
Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.

Magazine article
Henry, W. A. (2011, November 10). Beyond the melting
pot. Time, 125, 28-31.

Daily newspaper article, no author

New drug appears to sharply cut risk of death from
heart failure. (2015, July 15). The New Age, p.12.

Newspaper article, letter to editor

Sreyan, J. (2017, January 25). How to tackle the
problem of student drinking [Letter to the editor].
Doinik Jonokontho, p5.

Book
Nath, R. K. & Sen, D. (2011). Introduction to research
methodology & dissertation writing. Toronto, ON:
McGraw-Hill.

Doctoral Dissertation and Masters theses

Jahangir, N. (2003). Managers use of power in context
of nationalized commercial banks in Bangladesh.
PhD dissertation theses. 25 (01), 252J. (ACU No.
200325).
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