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DVD, Video

Entry in Reference List

Title of dvd, video, film. Director, distributor, Date of recording or year of release. Medium.

For example - Reference List

Kangaroos: Faces in the Mob.Title (italicized) Directed by Jan Aldenhoven and Glen Carruthers.Directors Distributed by Green Cape Wildlife Films, Distributor 1992.Date DVD.Medium

For example - In text citation

Aldenhoven followed sixty grey kangaroos to determine their lifestyle …

... kangaroos were filmed in situ (Aldenhoven & Carruthers)

Style Notes

Provide the following details;
- Title (in italics).
- Director.
- Distributor.
- Year of release.
- Medium.
- Other information as needed eg names of screenwriter, performers, producer – between the title and the distributer. For DVDs cite as you would a film. Include the original release date when it is relevant.

MLA general style notes...

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