Referencing shows the breadth of your research and provides details of the sources that you have used to support your arguments and conclusions.
By acknowledging the sources used in your work, you will also avoid plagiarism.
All reference styles are made up of two parts - the in text citation and the full reference.
Depending on the style the citation may be the author's surname and date of publication or a number assigned to each source as it is used.
It is important to keep track of your sources as you research so you can show all the work you have done and acknowledge where you are using the ideas of others as evidence.
There are multiple referencing systems and styles used across the university so please check your module handbook or speak to your tutor to clarify which you should use. When you have identified the appropriate referencing system you should consistently follow it.
Cite Them Right Harvard is in use across the university but some departments require you to use subject specific styles or a style take from a journal.
Examples of subject specific styles:
You can search for your style in RefWorks.
Please check your module handbook/assignment guidelines or with your module tutor to clarify which style you should follow.
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New to referencing? Watch this short video for an overview of how to reference using the Cite Them Right Harvard style. Use the chapter function to jump to the section you need.