References must be provided whenever you use someone else’s opinions, theories, data or organisation of material. You need to reference information from books, articles, videos, computers, other print or electronic sources, and personal communications. A reference is required if you:
Examples of in-text and reference list entries
Commonly used sources
Conference proceeding |
Newspaper article | ||
e-Book | Journal article | Webpage | Dissertation/thesis |
Other sources
Newspaper articles | Images | Official Reports | Lecture notes (unpublished) |
Video/Audio | Market Research Report | British Standards | Advertisements |
Maps | Translated works | Pamphlet | Dictionary |
Course Resources Online | Television | Interviews | Blackboard lecture notes/slides |
Formal email | Personal communication | Dictionary | Handbook |
Handbook | Microfiche | Foreign-language material | The Koran |