Referencing styles
Referencing is acknowledging other's work or ideas that you have used in your assignment. There are many different referencing styles.
Referencing style guides
The Library has created guides, with examples of different formats and reference lists.
Check with your lecturer, tutor or course co-ordinator to find out their preferred referencing style.
Referencing in assignments
The Write, cite and submit module of Digital Essentials provides guidance on referencing assignments.
EndNote
EndNote is a reference management software. Use it to:
- organise and store your references
- create in text citations and reference lists in a specified style.
- EndNoteDownload EndNote (free). See this guide on setting up EndNote, exporting references from databases into Endnote and getting EndNote references into Word.
Other referencing management software
There are many other reference management software available. Some are free and some require payment. Some common ones include:-
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Digital Essentials
- Digital EssentialsSelf-paced online tutorials that will guide you through searching for information and completing your assignments.
Complete these modules to build your study and assignment skills:
- Getting started at the UQ LibraryThis module will introduce you to the resources, services and support available at the Library.
- Artificial IntelligenceThe module discusses the use of AI at UQ and has practical examples of how to prompt AI tools, evaluate AI-generated content, and properly acknowledge and reference your use of AI in assignments.
- Write, cite, submitThis module will help you plan your assignments, reference properly to avoid plagiarism and get tips on submitting assignments.