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Centria Guide for Thesis and Academic Writing

Books (printed books, e-books, audiobooks)

Printed book
 

A printed book is marked in the list of references as follows:

Author’s last name, the first letter of the author’s first name. Year of publishingName of the book (in italics). Edition (if more than one). Place of publishing: Publisher.

Please notice that the edition information is marked as in the book!

Kotler, P., Armstrong, G. 2018. Principles of marketing. 17th edition. Harlow: Pearson. 

 

In case the book’s editor is known, but the information on the authors of the different chapters is not indicated, the reference can be made using the title of the book. The name(s) of the editor(s) is not mandatory information so it can also be left out if desired.

Soveltavan liikunnan apuvälineet. 2005. O. Kuutamo & H. Hölsömäki (eds.). Helsinki: Edita.
OR
Soveltavan liikunnan apuvälineet. 2005. Helsinki: Edita.

 

eBook
 

An electronic book, an eBook, is included in the references in the same way as a published book, however a permanent address and reference date must also be added at the end of the reference:

Author’s last namethe first letter of the author’s first nameYear of publishingName of the book (in italics). Edition (if more than one). Place of publishing: Publisher. Available at: permanent address. Accessed dd Month yyyy.

Please notice that the edition information is marked as in the book!

Pirinen, H. 2023. Esihenkilö muutoksen johtajana. 5., uudistettu painos. Helsinki: Alma Talent. Available at: https://bisneskirjasto-almatalent-fi.ezproxy.centria.fi/teos/EAFBBXXTBBAEF. Accessed 15 January 2024.

 

Tracey, S. 2020. Qualitative research methods : collecting evidence, crafting analysis, communicating impact. Second edition. Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons. Available at: https://www.ellibslibrary.com/book/9781119390787. Accessed 5 March 2025.

 

Audiobook
 

Author’s last namethe first letter of the author’s first nameYear of publishingName of the book (in italics). Edition (if more than one). Place of publishing: Publisher. Available at: permanent addressAccessed dd Month yyyy.

Please notice that if the place of publishing is surrounded by square brackets, it means that the place of publishing is not directly mentioned in the source, but has been identified through other means!

Ruokolahti, R., Elomaa, N., Mikkonen, J., Sipponen, L., Uutela, J., Räsänen, A. & Kaarela, T. 2021. Maineen johtamisen käsikirja. [Helsinki]: T-Media. Available at: https://www.ellibslibrary.com/player/9789526955834. Accessed 21 November 2022.