LibGuides: Animation, CGI and SFX: Referencing & RefWorks

Referencing introduction

In academic writing, it's essential that you cite (state) your sources of information and ideas. To ensure readers know where you found the information you must include references.

You need to reference all the sources that you use in your assignments - by citing them in the main body of your assignment (an in-text reference) and compiling a full reference list at the end of your work.

Referencing links

A number of guides are available to help you get to grips with referencing:

Referencing: The Harvard Solent Way
A factsheet with examples on how to reference using Harvard Solent.

Referencing Examples
Full list of referencing examples. If you can't find it in the factsheet, look here
Referencing Tutorial
A tutorial looking at the importance of referencing and avoiding plagiarism.

RefWorks

RefWorks is software that allows you to easily store and generate references you have found during your research in the correct style. Use it to:

export references from eResources and the library catalogue
generate your in-text references and a final reference list

RefWorks (ProQuest) This link opens in a new window
Store your reference data and generate accurate reference lists to match the Solent referencing styles.
Login: enter your university email address and RefWorks password.
Create your account in a new tab.
Help guide

RefWorks (ProQuest) - LibGuide
An online guide with video support which will take you through the steps of setting up an account, pulling in references from sources and creating your reference list.

Appointments and email support

Appointments

You can make an appointment for help with RefWorks or Harvard Solent referencing. Support is offered via an online one-to-one video call, providing flexibility to arrange a session at a time that suits you – and at the point that you need it.

Appointments can:

Address any specific questions you might want help with, or
Provide a basic introduction to how to reference or use RefWorks (or both)

Email Support

You can email referencing.support@solent.ac.uk for help.  Queries will be dealt with as quickly as possible but please allow up to 72 hours for a response from the Information team.  Please note that this service does not include proof reading or checking of references.