How do I cite information I compiled from a data source like Orbis or a statistics database?

For tables or figures compiled by selected variables from a database, the data source/s and variables must be described in the methodology/data selection part of your thesis.

• The source of data must be stated below each table/figure.  
  • Table: Caption above the table with explanatory text, no full stop. Source below the figure. The source is not listed in the reference list.
  • Figure: Caption below the figure. Source below the figure. The source is not listed in the reference list.

Citing an already published table

• In text:
  • Table /Figure number, (adapted from ...year) title...
  • If making any changes to the original, “adapted from” must be added to the citation.
• Reference list: 
  • Source (year) Title...... Available online: ... [Accessed ...]

This working paper from Federal Reserve Bank of Boston is a good example of how you can cite data sources:

Abbassi, P., & Bräuning, F. (2020). Real Effects of Foreign Exchange Risk Migration: Evidence from matched firm-bank microdata. Federal Reserve Bank of Boston working paper, no. 20–8, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, Available online: https://www.bostonfed.org/publications/research-department-working-paper/2020/real-effects-of-foreign-exchange-risk-migration-evidence-from-matched-firm-bank-microdata  Links to an external site.[Accessed 7 June 2022]