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What a Oxford reference looks like
Oxford referencing is a footnote ("documentary-note") system: a superscript number in the text leads to a footnote with the full source, keeping the prose itself free of parentheses. Like Harvard it has no single rulebook, so details vary between universities.
Reference list entry
Lena Berg, 'Climate Adaptation in Coastal Cities', Journal of Urban Studies, vol. 18, no. 2, 2023, pp. 101–118.
In-text citation
superscript ¹ → footnote with the full reference
Key Oxford rules
- Place the superscript marker after the punctuation: …coastal flooding.¹
- The first footnote gives the full reference; later notes shorten to surname and page.
- Names appear in natural order in footnotes: Lena Berg.
- A bibliography at the end repeats all sources, sorted by surname.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Oxford citation generator free?
Yes. You can generate Oxford citations free of charge — paste a DOI or URL above and copy the result. A free account saves 5 sources a week to projects; CitApp Pro removes the cap and adds unlimited AI reference lists.
What does a Oxford reference look like?
A journal article in Oxford style is formatted like this: Lena Berg, 'Climate Adaptation in Coastal Cities', Journal of Urban Studies, vol. 18, no. 2, 2023, pp. 101–118.
Which subjects use Oxford style?
Oxford is most common in history, law, philosophy and classics. Always check your course guide, since departments sometimes use their own variant.
Which Oxford edition does CitApp follow?
CitApp follows the documentary-note system — university guides vary.
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