Referencing is an integral part of academic writing and involves giving recognition to the source of anyone else's ideas that you have used or quoted in your essay or assignment. Some simple tips for referencing accurately are:
Commonly used referencing styles include Harvard and APA.
The ANU does not adhere to a single standard referencing style, so you should check with your lecturers to ensure that you submit your work using the correct style. For help with referencing and academic writing, email the Academic Skills Centre.
The ANU has policies and procedures on academic integrity and how to avoid plagiarism - for which there can be serious consequences.
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