Often this will be written in your unit outline or the assessment rubric, but it is important to identify which style of referencing the assessment is calling for (such as APA, Chicago, etc.).<\/p>\n
Make sure that any referencing guides you use are referring to the latest edition of that style (e.g., APA 7th<\/sup> or Chicago 17th<\/sup> B). The Library offers some referencing guides<\/a> that take you through how to reference for each style.<\/p>\n I find it handy to jot down the in-text citation or reference of the source that I use when writing a section in my assignment. This helps me when I go back and reference properly, because I know which sources I have used throughout my assessment and need to have written in my reference list. I also make sure to highlight the in-text citation in my assignment as I\u2019m writing. After I\u2019ve written the source into my reference list, I remove the highlight. This tip can save you from accidentally quoting a source and then forgetting to reference it.<\/p>\n Putting together your reference list as you write means that you don\u2019t have that last minute panic of trying to track down citation details with a deadline looming. You can instead spend that valuable time checking your formatting and punctuation is consistent with what is required.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re working with lots of references you may want to try using EndNote. EndNote is a reference manager that formats citations for you, so you can focus on your assignment. This can save you time in the long run, and allow you to organise all your sources in one location.<\/p>\n Learn how to download EndNote and get help through the EndNote essentials guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n\n
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Written by Julie Moreira, Library and Information Studies student and Peer Academic Mentor.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"