Computer Science: 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
Referencing Style Guides
- IEEE Reference Style Guide
The IEEE Style is often used in computing. IEEE is a numbered referencing style where citations are provided as a bracketed number in the text. The guide is linked here. - APA [Library guide]
An author-date style administered by the American Psychological Association.
More Referencing Styles
For more information visit the Library's Referencing and Citing Guide.