Hints & Tips on Referencing

Hints & Tips to improve your Referencing

1. Cite primary sources where ever possible, and cite secondary sources sparingly.

2. Cite references strategically

3. Always refer to APA Publication Manual, 7e for correct citations.

4. Follow ethical, legal and professional standards in publishing including scholarly research and writing (this translates to citations and referencing).

5. It is important to use the same font throughout the text of the research paper, thesis or dissertation.

6. The number of sources that you cite or the number of references you provide in your research paper is determined by the objective/purpose of your research.

   • A Literature review paper (SLR and meta-analysis) will include an exhaustive list of references.

7. Avoid under citation (could lead to plagiarism) and over citation (distracting to readers).

8. Have a clear understanding of when to cite resources.

9. if you are unsure or in doubt, cite!

10. Start early and Cite as you write your research paper or thesis. Don’t Leave it to the End!

11. Use Reference Management Software like Mendeley Reference Manager to map your in-text citations against the final reference list.

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