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Referencing
Citing a source means telling the reader exactly where an idea, fact or quotation came from. You do it twice: a short in-text citation at the point you use the source, and a full entry in your reference list at the end. The format depends on the style your department requires, usually Harvard, APA, MLA…
21 Jul 2026 · 5 min read
Referencing
Harvard referencing uses the author and year. You put the surname and year in the text, then give the full details in an alphabetical reference list at the end. Harvard changes slightly between universities, so the main rule is to check your department guide, then keep it the same everywhere. Nobody enjoys referencing, but getting…
12 May 2026 · 6 min read
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