Reference the verse, then cite the book, chapter and verse number in the first in-text reference to the Bible. Abbreviate the name of the book and add a period if it is long – for example, abbreviate “Ezekiel” to “Ezek.” Add the chapter number, followed by a colon, and verse n...
Use abbreviations after your first in-text citation. You may use the abbreviation “DSM-5” in the text after you used the full title. This acronym should be italicized, as it refers to the title of a book. You may also choose to abbreviate the American Psychiatric Association to “APA,...
V for Verse CH or C for a Chorus B or BD for the Bridge Inst for instrumental sections Another handy thing to know if you are dealing with Brits like me is that we often refer to the bridge section as a “Middle 8.” Within a chart, I will abbreviate this as “M8.” Some people...