Q. How do I reference?

Correct referencing is not only an essential part of academic writing, but will also help you to avoid plagiarism. The library has a number of online resources and events to help you get to grips with this:

• Take a look at your subject referencing guide to find out how to reference a particular item from a list of examples.
• The library's Research Skills and Critical Thinking​ tutorials. Also, check out  our Referencing Essentials tutorial.
• The library also offers Research Skills and Critical Thinking Workshops, including sessions on referencing essentials and reference management. They have also created a video called Why reference? 

There may not be a specific example in your referencing guide for each information source you wish to reference. In these cases, collect as much information about the item as you can (eg. publisher, date, author) and you should use your judgement to construct a reference from the information in your guide. You may want to consider if there is an example for a similar item type which you could adapt. If in doubt, it is best to talk to your tutor or a staff member in your department and provide them with an example of your proposed reference so that they can advise further.

Please note, we cannot construct references for you - as this is something you are assessed on. If you need any help with this we are happy to offer support and guidance,. You can also arrange a meeting with a subject librarian in your discipline.