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Physical Education, Sport & Exercise Sciences: Referencing

Why Reference?

Referencing the ideas and research you use in your essays is a vital part of all academic work because it:

  • acknowledges how others' work has influenced your thinking
  • provides evidence for your arguments
  • assists other researchers to locate the sources you use

Citing your references

A citation style is a standardised way of citing materials used in your research that will help you to avoid plagiarism.  Ask your lecturer if you are unsure which style to use.

 

Options for Managing References

Tips on choosing and using citation styles (also called referencing styles) plus using systems such as EndNote, Zotero and Mendeley.

Useful Manuals of Style