Introduction to referencing
This section is a general introduction to referencing, intended for anyone new to (or returning to) tertiary study. It includes an explanation of the why and how of citing authors in an academic context.
Referencing is a large topic, so be sure to check out the related sections below for further information on quoting and paraphrasing techniques, as well as detailed explanations of different referencing styles.
In this section
- What is referencing?
- Why reference?
- Plagiarism
- Turnitin
- Common knowledge
- Referencing styles
- What type of source is this?
- Reference list vs. bibliography
- Referencing software