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Referencing and Citation Guide

Build consistent citations and reference lists without mixing styles. This page explains the process in clear language so you can make an informed decision before sharing a requirement.

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What You Need to Know

The information below is written for practical use. Where an order is involved, the approved brief and quotation provide the specific scope for that requirement.

01

Start With the Required Style

Confirm the citation style and edition stated by your institution or module guide before writing.

Apply this step directly to the assessment brief and keep the marking criteria visible throughout your review.

02

Record Source Details Early

Save the author, title, publication date, publisher, journal information, DOI or URL and access date as required.

Apply this step directly to the assessment brief and keep the marking criteria visible throughout your review.

03

Match Citations and References

Every source cited in the text should have a matching reference-list entry, and every reference-list entry should be used in the work.

Apply this step directly to the assessment brief and keep the marking criteria visible throughout your review.

04

Check Consistency

Review punctuation, capitalisation, italics, author order, dates and page numbers against the required style.

Apply this step directly to the assessment brief and keep the marking criteria visible throughout your review.

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