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Referencing ensures that you can demonstrate how your ideas build upon the research of others. If someone is reading your assignment, they should be able to use your referencing to find the sources you have used in your assignment. Most assignments during your time at University will be assessed on the quality of your referencing which will count towards your grade. Correct referencing helps to ensure that you avoid being accused of plagiarism

Plagiarism

Plagiarism is the act of using or copying someone else's work and pretending that you thought of it or created it. In order to avoid suspicion of plagiarism it is important to make appropriate use of references.

If you are in doubt about what plagiarism is and how to avoid it you should consult your tutor and read the University's code of practice on academic misconduct

There are several referencing systems used within the University. The referencing style used for your subject will be stated in your module guide and Canvas.

Whatever style you use, it is important to be clear, consistent and correct, making sure you include all the relevant details.

Our Librarians are on hand to help you get started so drop-in and find out more about referencing.

There are several referencing systems used within the University. The referencing style used for your subject will be stated in your module guide and Canvas.

Whatever style you use, it is important to be clear, consistent and correct, making sure you include all the relevant details.

Our Librarians are on hand to help you get started so drop-in and find out more about referencing.

Skills for Learning run a regular programme of workshops covering a range of topics to support your studies. Below are recommended workshops that can help support your skills in referencing and reference management. 

 

Harvard Referencing (Cite Them Right)

Learn the building blocks of Harvard referencing and develop a skill that will benefit you throughout your time at University. This interactive workshop includes: the importance of referencing, where to find referencing tools, and how to construct references in the Harvard style.

 

Referencing With RefWorks

This workshop will introduce you to RefWorks, the University's online reference management system. You will learn how to import references from the library catalogue, academic databases and Google Scholar as well as format your papers in the correct referencing style.

You can book on to Harvard Referencing and RefWorks workshops via our workshops webpage. 

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Cite them right Harvard

Cite them right Harvard is the University of Wolverhampton’s preferred referencing style and is used by the vast majority of our students. Full details about the style can be found on the Cite them right website, while the Cite Them Right textbook is available to borrow as a print copy or an e-book through LibrarySearch.

Here is our quick guide to Harvard referencing.

Other referencing styles

If you study a subject that does not use the Harvard style, the Cite Them Right textbook and website still offers full support on a range of other referencing styles. These include APA 7th,  Oscola (Oxford), Vancouver, Chicago and MHRA. The referencing style used for your subject will be stated in your module guide and Canvas; failing that please check with the module leader.

Vancouver referencing

Used by some Science subjects, such as Pharmacy

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