Standards


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Format for in-text citation

In-text citation example

This is evident in guidelines provided about scooters and tricycles (Standards Australia & Standards New Zealand, 2020).

OR

Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand (2020) provide the following guidelines:


Format for reference list  (Standards filed online)

Elements, punctuation & capitalisation

Author, A. A. (Year). Title of standard (Standard No. xxx). Name of provider or Agency. URL


Format for reference list (Standards in print)

Elements, punctuation & capitalisation

Author, A. A. (Year). Title of standard (Standard No. xxx). Publisher.

Reference list example

Standards Australia & Standards New Zealand. (2020). Helmets for use on bicycles and wheeled recreational devices (AS/NZS 2063:2020). SAI Global. https://www-saiglobal-com.eu1.proxy.openathens.net/online/autologin.asp

Make sure to look at the style notes


Style notes for this reference type

  • For most standards, the author will be the organisation setting the standard.
  • The date will be the year the standard was made effective.
  • Provide the standard number or identifier in parentheses after the title, without italics.

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