DMU Referencing Guide: Referencing

DMU's interactive guide to referencing is Cite them right online. It provides guidance on how to cite over 150 source types in a variety of referencing styles including Harvard, APA, IEEE, MHRA,Vancouver, OSCOLA and more.  

Find out the basics of referencing from Cite them right online including:

• What is referencing and why is it important?

• Which referencing style should I use?

• Elements that you may need to include in your references

Generative Artificial Intelligence (including ChatGPT) articles and guidance from cite them right

• Use of artificial intelligence (AI) sources in academic work
• The impact of artificial intelligence on academia

If you are new to referencing, or could benefit from a refresher, there are a number of tutorials available on referencing and Harvard (Cite Them Right).

It is important to keep a good record of all the information sources you use and reference management software, such as RefWorks, Mendeley or Zotero can help you do this.

DMU Library and Learning Services subscribe to RefWorks, select the RefWorks tab on this guide to find out more. 

Further help and support is available from our Just Ask email enquiry service and LibChat instant messaging. You can also attend our online academic support drop-in and online Open Programme workshops.  Finally, for more in depth queries, you can make an appointment with your subject Librarian.