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Library Online: Referencing Guide

Referencing at

Sheffield Hallam University

Referencing is an important skill to learn at university and you are required to reference all your sources including quotes, paraphrases, data, images, and diagrams.  Marks are often given for accurate referencing as this allows you to avoid plagiarism and demonstrate good academic practice.  There are different referencing styles and APA 7th edition is recommended for many courses taught at Sheffield Hallam, but do check with your course and module leader which referencing style you need to follow.  The sections below provide further guidance.

Referencing is an essential part of writing at university. At its simplest, it’s telling people what you have read. Find out more.
 

Most students at Hallam are expected to use the APA 7 referencing style in their work. Find out how to reference almost anything.
 

Some subject areas use a different referencing style, usually because another style is expected for professional practice. Find out about other styles used at Hallam.

Referencing tools can help you manage resources you use, and format citations and references in your work. Everyone at Hallam is entitled to a ProQuest RefWorks account which you can continue to use after you complete your studies.

Resources for lecturers who want to teach their students about referencing.


 

We run regular workshops for APA 7, OSCOLA and ProQuest RefWorks.