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How to reference in numeric style
Place a number directly after listing the source.
Numerical citations should be placed in sequence throughout the paper, starting with " 1 ". The citations should go directly after a mention of a source (e.g. " in his final publication, foucault (16) claimed that...") format your numerical citations in round brackets, square brackets, or superscript.
When referring to indirectly to a source, place the number at the end of your sentence. For instance, " gender is a social construct perpetuated by social norms (3).