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.
The information below relates to the Harvard Solent referencing style. You should always check with your tutor as to which referencing style you should use in your work.
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.
