References tell readers where ideas or quotations from other sources have been used in an assignment.
You should reference:
- to avoid plagiarism (use someone else's ideas or work without acknowledgment)
- to show the authority on which you base your arguments
- to show how widely you have read
- to enable others to find your sources
Our Referencing LibGuide explains how to use different referencing styles, including:
We also offer advice on using reference management software EndNote Online and EndNote Desktop.