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How to Cite a Press Release in OSCOLA (4th edition)

Learn how to cite a press release or news release in OSCOLA format (4th edition). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.

OSCOLA Bibliography Format

Here is the standard OSCOLA format for citing a press release in your bibliography:

OSCOLA Example for a Press Release

A complete OSCOLA reference for a press release, formatted by the official OSCOLA CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:

State University Library, “Library Announces Open-Access Publishing Fund” (State University 2024) Press release <https://www.example.org/news/oa-fund>

Matching in-text citation: State University Library, “Library Announces Open-Access Publishing Fund” (State University 2024) Press release <https://www.example.org/news/oa-fund>.

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your press release.
  2. Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the OSCOLA (4th edition) template shown above.
  3. Create the in-text citation: Add a parenthetical or narrative citation in your paper where you reference this source.
  4. Add to your bibliography: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
  5. Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match OSCOLA requirements.

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