Referencing
Referencing is a way of acknowledging the works of other scholars.
Referencing allows your readers to:
- understand where your argument or opinion fits into the broader academic discussion
- see that you are writing from an informed position with evidence and support for your claims
- search for the source themselves if they wish to pursue that idea further.
Referencing style by school
Different disciplines require different referencing styles.
| Referencing style | School or subject area |
|---|---|
| Archaeology, Health, Psychology, Business, Environmental & Rural Science, Science & Technology, Education, Languages, Geography & Planning, Criminology | |
| AGLC (4th ed.) | Law |
| AGPS | Philosophy, Indigenous Studies, Ancient History, Religion, Politics & International Studies, Peace Studies, Communications & Media, Writing, Theatre, Music. |
| Chicago Author-Date | Business, Classics, English, Communication & Media, Writing, Languages, Music, Sociology |
| Chicago Footnoting | History, English, Communication & Media, Writing, Music |
| Traditional Footnoting | History, Ancient History, Religion, Peace Studies |
| MLA | English, Communication & Media, Writing |
| Vancouver | Rural Medicine |
This list is a guide only. You should always check with your unit guide or coordinator for confirmation about the required referencing style.
