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Academic Referencing Guides & Style Resources
Clear, practical referencing guides for APA 7, Harvard (Cite Them Right), MLA 9, Vancouver, IEEE and AGLC4 — with exact formatting examples, edge cases and student checklists for every source type.
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APA 7 Referencing Guide: In-Text Citations and Reference Lists
A practical walkthrough of APA 7th edition in-text citation rules, author-date conventions and reference list formatting for books, journals and online sources.
Read GuideHarvard Referencing Guide: Citations and Reference Lists
How Harvard-style referencing works, including in-text citations, the author-date system and formatting entries for common source types.
Read GuideAPA vs Harvard Referencing: Key Differences Explained
A clear comparison of APA and Harvard citation conventions, covering in-text format, punctuation, reference-list layout and when each style is typically required.
Read GuideHow to Reference a Journal Article
Step-by-step guidance on constructing journal-article references in APA, Harvard and other common academic styles, including DOI and volume formatting.
Read GuideHow to Reference a Website
Citing websites and online sources across APA, Harvard, AGLC4 and Vancouver — covering author names, publication dates, page titles and URL conventions.
Read GuideHow to Reference a Book
Building accurate book references in major academic styles, including single-author, multi-author, edited-volume and edition-specific conventions.
Read GuideIn-Text Citations vs Reference Lists: What Is the Difference?
An accessible explanation of how in-text citations connect to the full reference list, why both are required and how they work together in academic writing.
Read GuideCommon Referencing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
The most frequent referencing errors — missing references, citation-reference mismatches, inconsistent style, incorrect author names and dates — with practical fixes.
Read GuideHow to Use a Citation Generator Correctly
Why citation tools save time, what to double-check after generating a reference and how to verify source information against your institution's requirements.
Read GuideWhich Referencing Style Should You Use?
A brief guide to APA, Harvard, AGLC4, Vancouver, MLA and Chicago — and how to determine which style your university, discipline or publication requires.
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