MHRA Referencing Style
If you have questions about reference formats, please contact us with your query using the Query form on the guide, or email us at library.infoservices@mu.ie. You should also consult your lecturer and refer to your departmental handbook MHRA Referencing Guide.
| Book | Journal Article | Newspaper | Conference Paper | Thesis/Dissertation |
| Official Report | Website | Online Image | Online Video | Social Media Post |
| Film/Documentary | Podcast | Audio |
Book
Author, Title of book, Edition (Location: Publisher, year), Page number(s).
Conference Paper
Author, 'Title of paper', Name of conference, (Year), Page numbers.
Website
Author/Creator, 'Title of page', Name of website (Date published) <URL> [Access date].
Social Media Post
'Caption or post' (@username, Date published).
Note: If an author's identity is clear from their username or handle (like above), then there is no need to include their full name. If their full name is necessary, insert it before (@username).
Audio
Author/Composer, Name of piece, Name of artist/conductor/orchestra (Recording company, CD reference, Date published).
Journal Article
Author, 'Title of article', Name of journal, Series number (Year), Page numbers (Cited page number).
Thesis/Dissertation
Author, 'Title of work' (Degree level, Name of institution, Year), page number.
Online Image
Author/Creator, 'Title of image', Name of website (Date published) <URL> [Access date].
Film/Documentary
Title of film/documentary, dir. by Director's name (Studio, Year).
Newspaper
Author, 'Title of article', Name of paper, Date published, page number(s).
Official Report
Author, Title of Report, Report number (Location: Publisher, Year), Page number(s).
Online Video
Author/Creator, Title of video, Type of source, Name of website, Date published, <URL> [Access date].
Podcast
Host/Creator, 'Title of episode', Name of series, Type of source (Date published) <URL> [Access date].
