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Annual report

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Clare County Council (2019) supports the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan with pollinator friendly planting. 

Clare County Council (2019) Clare County Council: annual report 2019. Clare: Clare County Council. 

Author or organisation (Year of publication) Title of Report: subtitle [if any]. Place of Publication: Publisher.

Atlas (with an author)

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Crane (2011) explores the geographic regions of the world.

Crane, N. (2011) Barefoot Books world atlas. Bath: Barefoot Books Ltd.

Author(s) name, initial(s). (Year of publication) Title of Atlas: subtitle [if any]. edn [if applicable]. Place of Publication: Publisher.

Atlas (without an author)

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Korea borders with China (The Times comprehensive atlas of the world, 2011, p. 201).

The Times comprehensive atlas of the world (2011) 13th edn. London: Times Books.

Title of Atlas: subtitle [if any] (Year of publication) edn [if applicable]. Place of Publication: Publisher.

Conference paper

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This paper (Valantasis Kanellos and Zhang, 2022) focuses on the uptake of alternatively fuelled vehicles by heavy goods vehicle freight operators in Europe

Valantasis Kanellos, N. and Zhang, X. (2022) 'Determinants for the uptake of alternatively fuelled HGVs: towards a maturity framework', 26th International Symposium on Logistics, Cork, Ireland, 10-13 July. doi: 10.21427/d1m9-7660 

Author(s) name, initial(s). (Year of publication) 'Title of the Conference paper: subtitle [if any]', Title of the Conference proceedings: subtitle [if any]. Place, date of conference, page numbers. Available at: web address (Accessed: date). doi (if available).

 

Dictionary

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According to Collins English dictionary (2012, p. 521), solar meansusing the energy of the sun’.

Collins English dictionary. (2012) 9th edn. London: Collins.

Title of Dictionary (Year of publication) edn [if applicable]. Place of Publication: Publisher. 

DVD

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Before the Flood (2016) is a documentary film about climate change.  

Before the Flood (2016) Directed by F. Stevens. [DVD]. Washington D.C., Wash.: National Geographic Documentary Films.

Title of DVD (Year of distribution) Directed by name. [DVD, catalogue number if available]. Place of distribution: Distributor.

Encyclopaedia

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Reference sources provide comprehensive coverage of global warming and climate change (Encyclopaedia of climate change, 2017).

Encyclopaedia of climate change (2017) New York, N.Y.: H.W. Wilson.

Name of Encyclopaedia (Year of publication) edn [if applicable]. Place of Publication: Publisher.

Encyclopaedia (online)

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According to Encyclopaedia Britannica (2021)solar power is a form of renewable energy generated by the conversion of sunlight into electricity’.  

Encyclopaedia Britannica (2021) Available at: https://www.britannica.com/technology/solar-power (Accessed: 27 April 2021).

Name of Encyclopaedia (Year of publication) Available at: web address (Accessed: date).

Film

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The film, 2040 (Gameau, 2019) looks at the effects of climate change over the next 20 years.

2040 (2019) Directed by D. Gameau. [Feature film]. Melbourne: Good Thing Productions.

Title of Film (Year of distribution) Directed by name. [Feature film]. Place of distribution: Distributor.

Green Paper

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This Green Paper (Department of Education, 1992) is a seminal publication on Irish schools.

Department of Education (1992) Education for a changing world. Dublin: Stationery Office.

Name of Government department (Year of publication) Title of Paper: subtitle [if any]. Place of Publication: Publisher.

Interview (print/online)

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Thunberg (2019) shares her worries and concerns about the climate crisis and the environment.

Thunberg, G. (2019) 'Schoolgirl climate change warrior'. Interview with Greta Thunberg. Interviewed by J. Watts for The Guardian, 11 March. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/mar/11/greta-thunberg-schoolgirl-climate-change-warrior-some-people-can-let-things-go-i-cant (Accessed: 15 May 2021).

Name, initial of person interviewed. (Year of interview) 'Title of Interview (if any)'. Interview with Interviewee. Interviewed by Interviewers name for Title of publication, Date of interview, page numbers [if available]. OR Available at: web address (Accessed: date).

Lecture notes/handouts

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The handouts (Bloggs, 2021) highlight the role solar energy resources play in industry.

Bloggs, J. (2021) 'Energy and environment: summary notes'. 7456: Environment 1.  TUS: Midwest. Unpublished.

Lecturer name, initial. (Year of distribution) 'Title of Course material'. Module code: module title. Name of institution. Unpublished.

Programme (radio)

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The interview with Easkey Britton on ocean pollution was fascinating (Mooney Goes Wild, 2021, 22.20).

Mooney Goes Wild (2021) RTE Radio 1, 6 June, 22.00.

Title of Programme (Year of transmission) Transmission channel, Date and time of transmission.

Programme (television)

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Colour is an essential tool for the survival of animals (Attenborough’s Life in Colour, 2021).   

Attenborough’s Life in Colour (2021) BBC One Television, 28 February, 19:00.

Title of Programme (Year of transmission) Transmission channel, Date and time of transmission.

Recordings (songs)

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This song (Armstrong, 1967) is a celebration of the wonderful world we live in.

Armstrong, L. (1967) 'What a wonderful world', What a wonderful world [CD]. New York, N.Y.: ABC Records.

Artist (Year of release) 'Track Title', Title of Album [CD or vinyl, catalogue number] (if available). Place of distribution: Distributor.

Speech

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In her keynote speech, Robinson (2018) talks about her work on climate justice.

Robinson, M. (2018) Keynote address [Speech]. Our Ocean Wealth Summit, Galway Docks, 28 June.

Speaker name, initial. (Year of delivery) Title of Speech [Speech]. Event, Institution or venue, date.

The Bible

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The Beatitudes (Matthew 5: 3– 12) are the basis of a Christian life.

Matthew 5: 3– 12, Holy Bible. New International Edition.

Book of the Bible Chapter: verse, Holy Bible (not in italics). Version of the Bible.

Thesis (dissertation)

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Gilmartin (2019) highlights the importance of cement replacement for the environment. Gilmartin, A. (2019) What is the Irish cement industry doing to reduce its carbon footprint?. Unpublished B.Sc. dissertation. Limerick Institute of Technology. Author name, initial(s). (Year of submission) Title of thesis. Degree statement (B.Sc., M.A. etc.). Institution to which the thesis was submitted.   
Ryan (2020) identifies design improvements to the embankments along the River Shannon to protect against climate change. Ryan, D. (2020) Climate change and the impact on Limerick city’s flood embankments. M.E. thesis. University of Limerick. Available at: https://hdl.handle.net/10344/9314 (Accessed: 3 September 2023). Author name, initial(s). (Year of submission) Title of thesis. Degree statement (B.Sc., M.A. etc.). Institution to which the thesis was submitted.   
AND, if published online, include - Available at: web address (Accessed: date).

Translations

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The popularity of farmers’ markets reflects a trend towards home-grown produce and the importance of traceability (Poulain, 2017).

Poulain, J.P. (2017) The sociology of food: eating and the place of food in society. Translated from the French by A. Dorr. London: Bloomsbury.

Author(s) name, initial(s). (Year of publication) Title of Book: subtitle [if any]. Translated from the original language by translator’s name. Place of Publication: Publisher.

White Paper

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The White Paper (Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, 2015) is a complete energy policy update.

Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (2015) Ireland’s transition to a low carbon energy future 2015-2030. Dublin: Stationery Office.

Name of Government department (Year of publication) Title of Paper: subtitle [if any]. Place of Publication: Publisher.  

The Library, Technological University of the Shannon: Midwest