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Writing references

When you write an academic text, you must cite and refer to your sources correctly. 

This page provides information on why you should reference and how to write and manage your references.

You can also read about what support the library can offer you who want to get started with EndNote as a reference management system in your research.

Why references?

A introduction to why it is important to refer (film from Lund University)

References (film from Kristianstad University)

Reference systems

There are many different reference systems. Keep your references consistent and follow a guide to a reference system carefully.

Author-date reference systems:

  • APA 7
  • Harvard – University of Borås Quick reference guide and Cheat sheet
  • Harvard – University of Leeds

Footnote reference system:

  • OSCOLA (law)

Numeric systems:

  • IEEE Reference guide (engineering)

  • Vancouver (medicine and science)

 

Reference management system

Simplify your research or studies by using a reference management system, for example EndNote.

Updated: 2025-12-05 by Annika Hellbring

Page responsible: Kerstin Herrström

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