Writing references
When you write an academic text, you must cite and refer to your sources correctly. Referencing should make it clear which ideas are your own and which belong to others.
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
Please be aware that the Harvard referencing system has many variations.
Footnote reference system:
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OSCOLA (law)
Numeric systems:
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IEEE Reference guide (engineering)
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Vancouver (medicine and science)