Sometimes authors refer to the work/ideas of others. These are known as secondary references. For instance, Parahoo in 2006 makes reference to McMahon’s experience in 1994. The details of Parahoo’s work should be included in the reference list since this is the work you have read. (It is not advisable to use too many of these).
In-text example:
McMahon’s (1994) experience as cited in Parahoo (2006, p. 246) draws attention to the dilemma surrounding the issue of persuasion when attempting to recruit participants.
Reference example:
Parahoo, K. (2006) Nursing research: principles, process and issues. 2nd edn. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
