Know your referencing style
It is important to be clear on the rules of the referencing system your faculty expects you to use, and that you apply these consistently. There are many versions of the Harvard referencing style for example, the version that is used in Griffith College is our in-house style, Griffith College Harvard referencing style.
Students of Law are required to use the Oscola legal referencing system, the specific version is Oscola Ireland.
If you do not apply a referencing style to your academic work, it will be considered plagiarism by those marking your work.
So put time into getting to grips with learning the relevant referencing style for your course of study. It is a skill that will develop with time, put effort into building up your understanding from the start.
The Library is here to support your development in this area, so do be sure to check in with us if you need some guidance.
Referencing – The basics
Rule 1:
Don’t panic. Often this is an area of worry for people, but it really need not be. If you concentrate on developing your research skills, your citations will take care of themselves. This is simply another skill that is developed and perfected over time.
Rule 2:
Cite everything! If you refer to a source in the main body of the text, it must be included as the full version within your reference list at the end. Your main goal in regard to citations is – always refer to what you have read in your assignment!
