Ecology: Referencing

Why reference?

Referencing is a vital part of all academic work because it:

• acknowledges how others' work has influenced your thinking;

• provides evidence for your arguments; and

• assists other researchers in locating the sources you use

Citation styles

A citation or referencing style is a standardised way of referencing research used in your academic work.

Check with your lecturer or supervisor if you are unsure which style to use:

CSE Online Leaning Modules (Learn the basics and practice with exercises and a quiz)

This module introduces you to the skills of citing and referencing your information sources using CSE 9th Style. Objectives By the end of this module you should be able to: Understand why and when to cite information sources in your assignments Know the citation style for your paper Identify how to use in-text citations when you paraphrase or use a quotation in your writing Know the parts, patterns and order required to reference different information types

Options for Managing References

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