Referencing Styles
Referencing is an essential part of academic writing. Its purpose is to acknowledge the original source of ideas and work that is not the author's own, and to point the reader to the original documents so that they can determine independently whether the attributed sources support the author’s argument as written.
To allow readers to trace a cited source quickly and accurately, researchers usually follow a certain citation style. The citation style you use depends on a variety of factors. Many disciplines tend to use one particular style over another (APA for psychology, for example). Your instructors may require you use a certain style, so ask what style to use before you begin your research. If you aren't required to use a certain style, use one that you are comfortable with and that best fits your needs.
There are several different styles of referencing:
APA & HARVARD STYLE (PPT BY V. DE ANDRADE & P. GERRAND) 2014
APA Referencing
MLA Referencing Style
Harvard Referencing
- APA & HARVARD REFERENCING;
- Cite them Right (Harvard) (10th ed);
- Harvard : A Referencing Style Guide;
- Harvard Reference Generator Tool: Harvard/APA Referencing created for essays, reports and dissertations | Neil's Toolbox;
- Harvard Style Examples (Monash).
Chicago Referencing
- Chicago-Style Citation Quick Guide;
- Chicago Manual of Style (Youtube);
- Citing in the Text (Chicago style);
- Creating Footnotes in Chicago Referencing Style.
IEEE Referencing Style
- IEEE - Citing and referencing - Library guides at Monash University
- IEEE Citation Style Guide
- IEEE Style (York University)
At Khazar University
Khazar University uses a range of different referencing styles. APA style is the most common referencing style, but different schools, departments, and lecturers may have their own requirements.
- APA style is commonly used in Education, Business, and some Social Sciences and Humanities disciplines.
- MLA style is often used in English and Media Studies.
- Harvard and Chicago styles are used by some individual disciplines.
If you are unsure what referencing style you are required to use, check your introductory course materials. If a style is not specifically mentioned, ask your course coordinator.