The School of Geography uses the Harvard referencing style.
Find out all about using the Harvard style and download a copy of your referencing guide
Print copies are also available in the Library
Referencing is important in academic writing and an essential part of any of your assignments. It:
You should always reference a source when:
Plagiarism is "the wrongful... publication as one's own, of the ideas, or the expression of the ideas of another" (Oxford English Dictionary)
Further information on referencing, and the importance of academic integrity is available here: Referencing & Academic Integrity
This short tutorial explains why and when to reference and introduces you to the Harvard style of referencing. It takes about 20 minutes to complete.
This short tutorial explains what plagiarism is and also gives you tips on how to avoid it. It takes about 20 minutes to complete.
Reference management software helps you to store and organise your references and generate citations and reference lists. The Library provides access and support to: