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.
This guide will help you with using the Harvard Solent referencing style. Please see the menu options for support with APA or OSCOLA.
A number of guides are available to help you get to grips with referencing:
For guidance on how to reference law resources such as cases and Acts using the Harvard Solent style, please refer to: Referencing law resources: Harvard Solent system
Law students should follow the OSCOLA referencing style.
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:
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.
