how to read english books

[carol_w]

i am reading a book,but there some abbreviations that make me confused.

1. FELSTINER (1980:51) VENUTI (1992:1-3,1998:31-66)
what does the number mean ?
2. what does P. together with numbers mean? like p.23 , p.45

[Anglika]

i am reading a book,but there some abbreviations that make me confused.

1. FELSTINER (1980:51) VENUTI (1992:1-3,1998:31-66)
what does the number mean ? Author's name, followed by date of publication, part number of the book or periodical, or page number in the issue.
2. what does P. together with numbers mean? like p.23 , p.45 p. = page. pp. = pages

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[konungursvia]

These are examples of the APA academic format.

[carol_w]

thank u for your answers! i am clear now.