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.
A number of guides are available to help you get to grips with referencing:
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:
If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for or if you require further support for complex referencing issues, please contact referencing.support@solent.ac.uk.
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.
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