Summary
Referencing, no matter which style you use, can be quite complex but to keep it simple what you need to remember is that the detailed information you include about your sources in your reference list should be enough so that your user can find the documents/materials quickly and as easily as possible. Remember, be consistent throughout your work.
Ask yourself, 'What does your reader need to know?'
- Who wrote it?
- When was it published/last updated?
- What is the title (article/report/journal)?
- Where can I find it? (details of the publisher, name of the database/online collection or webpage etc.)
Plus, for material accessed electronically you may also need to include the date you last viewed the material(s).
This information is usually recorded in a specific order and formatted according to the rules for that referencing style. For further advice and guidance please consult academic staff in your Faculty, or the appropriate referencing style manuals.
Referencing Sources
There is no one source on referencing but have a look at the Referencing and plagiarism guide which you can access via Skills Plus. This will provide you with a list of some of the main referencing style manuals in addition to some useful web resources but don't forget you can always Ask4Help:
