What is a citation for a research paper?

Definition. A citation is a formal reference to a published or unpublished source that you consulted and obtained information from while writing your research paper.

What are the differences between the two most common citation style?

The main differences between MLA, APA, and Chicago format are the way the title page, in-text citations, and reference lists are created. MLA uses the author-page number style for in-text citations, while APA uses the author-date citation style. Chicago offers two citation styles: notes-bibliography and author-date.

How do we do referencing?

Include the author/s name/s where possible. You should write the surname (last name) first followed by any initials. If there are more than three authors then you can cite the first author and use the abbreviation ‘et al’, meaning ‘and all’. Jones A et al.

How can I improve my referencing skills?

5 ways to improve your referencing

List your references as you go. Noting down the bibliographic details of your sources as you research can save you time and effort.
Write your references manually.
Be consistent with your format.
Learn how to referencing less conventional sources.
Proofread your reference list.

How do you reference an image?

Include information in the following order:

author (if available)
year produced (if available)
title of image (or a description)
Format and any details (if applicable)
name and place of the sponsor of the source.
accessed day month year (the date you viewed/ downloaded the image)

How do students reference properly?

Below is some information for students to help them reference correctly when undertaking University assessment.

Direct Quotations. When directly quoting text, you must use quotation marks and a footnote or endnote symbol.
Paraphrasing.
Referencing.

What are reference tools?

Reference sources such as dictionaries, encyclopedias, almanacs, atlases, etc. are research tools that can help you with your paper or project. Reference sources are designed to be consulted rather than read through. Reference materials can be arranged alphabetically, topically, or chronologically.