In-text referencing when paraphrasing from a book with one author.

There are two options for in-text referencing:

1. Adding a citation at the end of a sentence.
2. Using the author’s name as part of your sentence.

Essential information to include:

• The family name of the author.
• No initials are required.
• The year of publication.

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This sentence below have been paraphrased from the following reference:

Klann, G 2007, Building character: strengthening the heart of the good leader, John Wiley & Sons, San Francisco.

(a) Klann (2007) argues that the five personality traits that distinguish a true leader are: bravery, compassion, optimism, self-discipline and the ability to communicate effectively.

or

(b) The five personality traits that distinguish a true leader are: bravery, compassion, optimism, self-discipline and the ability to communicate effectively (Klann 2007).

Note:

• Do not add page numbers or quotation marks when paraphrasing.
• The full stop is placed after the bracket when the citation is at the end of the sentence (See - Example b).

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