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Science Communication: Referencing & Writing

Options for Managing References

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

Help with citing

APA 7th is commonly used as a citation style in the Science Communication programme, but check with your lecturer or supervisor if you are unsure which style to use.

Help with writing

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Check out the fantastic Academic Skills Development resources at the Student Learning Centre.

 

Why cite?

Citing authoritative and appropriate sources not only gives more weight to your argument, it also provides evidence that you have read widely and can represent a wide range of views. Watch this short video, What information needs to be cited?

It is important to follow a formal system of citing or referencing, not only to avoid plagiarism but to ensure that your reader can easily locate the original sources.

APA Citation Manuals and Books

Copies of the following books are held widely around the Library system. Call numbers vary between different libraries.

Guides to Academic Writing