{"id":4675,"date":"2025-12-10T18:49:56","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T18:49:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/finalscanpro.com\/site\/?p=4675"},"modified":"2025-12-20T20:58:21","modified_gmt":"2025-12-20T20:58:21","slug":"common-referencing-styles-with-examples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/finalscanpro.com\/site\/blog\/common-referencing-styles-with-examples\/","title":{"rendered":"A Simple Guide to the Six Most Common Referencing Styles"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"blue-link\">If you\u2019re writing an academic essay, dissertation, or research paper, you must <a href=\"https:\/\/finalscanpro.com\/site\/blog\/avoiding-plagiarism-by-citing-quoting-right\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">acknowledge every source<\/a> you consult. Different disciplines prefer <strong>different referencing styles<\/strong>, and knowing which one to use helps you cite accurately and <a href=\"https:\/\/finalscanpro.com\/site\/blog\/avoiding-plagiarism-by-citing-quoting-right\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">avoid plagiarism<\/a>. This guide provides a quick overview of <strong>six widely used referencing styles<\/strong>, with simple examples to show how each style works.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4675_801a61-64 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);border-top:1px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);border-right:1px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);border-bottom:1px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);border-left:1px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4675_801a61-64 .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4675_801a61-64 .kb-table-of-contents-title{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);line-height:5px;font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4675_801a61-64 .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4675_801a61-64 .kb-table-of-content-list li{margin-bottom:8px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4675_801a61-64 .kb-table-of-content-list li .kb-table-of-contents-list-sub{margin-top:8px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4675_801a61-64 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{border-top:1px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);border-right:1px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);border-bottom:1px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);border-left:1px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4675_801a61-64 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{border-top:1px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);border-right:1px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);border-bottom:1px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);border-left:1px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);}}<\/style>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Harvard Referencing Style<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Harvard<\/strong> is one of the most widely used <strong>author\u2013date<\/strong> systems, especially in UK and Australian universities. Citations include the author\u2019s surname and the year in brackets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote quotepinkborder greyquoteoutline has-theme-palette-8-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"quoteheading\">Harvard referencing examples<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Citation at the end of a sentence<\/strong><br>Digital learning tools can significantly improve student engagement <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-2-color\">(Smith, 2020)<\/mark><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Integrated into the text<\/strong><br><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-2-color\">Smith (2020)<\/mark> argues that digital learning tools improve student engagement.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"blue-link\">Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/finalscanpro.com\/site\/blog\/harvard-referencing-style-with-examples\/\">Harvard referencing style<\/a>\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IEEE Referencing Style<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IEEE<\/strong> is commonly used in engineering, computing, and technology fields. It uses <strong>numbered citations in square brackets<\/strong>, assigned in the order sources appear in the text.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote quotegreenborder greyquoteoutline has-theme-palette-8-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"quoteheading\">IEEE referencing examples<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Citation at the end of a sentence<\/strong><br>AI-driven systems can optimise network performance <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-2-color\">[1]<\/mark><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Integrated into the text<\/strong><br>A recent study <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-2-color\">[1]<\/mark> highlights major improvements in network optimisation.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"blue-link\">Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/finalscanpro.com\/site\/blog\/ieee-referencing-style-with-examples\/\">IEEE referencing style<\/a>\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">APA Referencing Style<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>APA (American Psychological Association)<\/strong> is widely used in psychology, education, and social sciences. Like Harvard, it uses an <strong>author\u2013date system<\/strong> but with stricter formatting rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote quotevioletborder greyquoteoutline has-theme-palette-8-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"quoteheading\">APA referencing examples<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Citation at the end of a sentence<\/strong><br>A recent study found that students frequently rely on AI for academic support <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-2-color\">(Jones, 2019)<\/mark><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Integrated into the text<\/strong><br><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-2-color\">Jones (2019)<\/mark> found that students frequently rely on AI for academic support.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"blue-link\">Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/finalscanpro.com\/site\/blog\/apa-referencing-style-with-examples\/\">APA referencing style<\/a>\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chicago Referencing Style<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chicago <\/strong>(Notes &amp; Bibliography version) is often used in the humanities. It uses <strong>superscript footnote numbers<\/strong>, with full citation details given at the bottom of the page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote quotepinkborder greyquoteoutline has-theme-palette-8-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"quoteheading\">Chicago referencing examples<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Citation at the end of a sentence<\/strong><br>Studies show that digital archives are reshaping historical research.<sup><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-2-color\">1<\/mark><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Footnote example<\/strong><br>1. Maria Clarke, \u201cDigital Archives and Historical Practice,\u201d <em>Journal of Digital History<\/em> 14, no. 2 (2019): 88.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"blue-link\">Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/finalscanpro.com\/site\/blog\/chicago-referencing-style-with-examples\/\">Chicago referencing style<\/a>\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MLA Referencing Style<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MLA (Modern Language Association)<\/strong> is frequently used in literature, media studies, and other humanities subjects. MLA citations include the <strong>author\u2019s surname and page number<\/strong>, without a comma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote quotegreenborder greyquoteoutline has-theme-palette-8-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"quoteheading\">MLA referencing examples<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Citation at the end of a sentence<\/strong><br>Students now use digital tools in most of their coursework <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-2-color\">(Roberts 45\u201346)<\/mark><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Integrated into the text<\/strong><br><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-2-color\">Roberts<\/mark> notes that students increasingly rely on digital tools <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-2-color\">(45\u201346)<\/mark><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"blue-link\">Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/finalscanpro.com\/site\/blog\/mla-referencing-style-with-examples\/\">MLA referencing style<\/a>\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vancouver Referencing Style<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vancouver<\/strong> is used mainly in medicine, nursing, and the sciences. It uses a <strong>numeric citation system<\/strong>, with either bracketed numbers or superscripts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote quotevioletborder greyquoteoutline has-theme-palette-8-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"quoteheading\">Vancouver referencing examples<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Citation at the end of a sentence<\/strong><br>Wearable health devices improve long-term patient monitoring <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-2-color\">(1)<\/mark><strong>.<\/strong><br>\u2014or\u2014<br>Wearable health devices improve long-term patient monitoring.<sup><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-2-color\">1<\/mark><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Integrated into the text<\/strong><br>A recent study <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-2-color\">(1)<\/mark> demonstrated improvements in long-term patient monitoring.<br>\u2014or\u2014<br>A recent study<mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-2-color\"><sup>1<\/sup><\/mark> demonstrated improvements in long-term patient monitoring.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"blue-link\">Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/finalscanpro.com\/site\/blog\/vancouver-referencing-style-with-examples\/\">Vancouver referencing style<\/a>\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"blue-link\">Understanding different referencing styles helps you format your citations correctly and <a href=\"https:\/\/finalscanpro.com\/site\/blog\/avoiding-plagiarism-by-citing-quoting-right\/\">avoid plagiarism<\/a>. Whether your field uses Harvard, APA, Chicago, MLA, IEEE, or Vancouver, each style has its own rules for in-text citations and reference lists. 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.kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:16px;}.kt-accordion-id4675_dc769e-f0 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:0px solid transparent;border-bottom:0px solid var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-left:0px solid transparent;padding-top:0px;padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}.kt-accordion-id4675_dc769e-f0 .wp-block-kadence-pane .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:0px solid var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom:0px solid var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-left-color:#eeeeee;border-left-style:solid;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id4675_dc769e-f0 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id4675_dc769e-f0 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top-color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id4675_dc769e-f0 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible, .kt-accordion-id4675_dc769e-f0 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#0e9cd1;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id4675_dc769e-f0 kt-accordion-has-6-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane4675_1c64e1-7c\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong><strong>Why do I need to use a referencing style at all?<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4675_686b4f-6c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4675_686b4f-6c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4675_686b4f-6c\"]{font-size:14px;line-height:1.3rem;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4675_686b4f-6c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4675_686b4f-6c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4675_686b4f-6c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading4675_686b4f-6c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4675_686b4f-6c\">Referencing styles ensure you credit original authors, avoid plagiarism, and present your research professionally and consistently.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane4675_8855e3-db\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong><strong>What\u2019s the main difference between referencing styles?<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4675_493365-ef, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4675_493365-ef[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4675_493365-ef\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4675_493365-ef mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4675_493365-ef[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4675_493365-ef\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading4675_493365-ef wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4675_493365-ef\">Styles differ in how they format <strong>in-text citations<\/strong>, <strong>reference lists<\/strong>, <strong>punctuation<\/strong>, and the <strong>order of information<\/strong> (e.g., author\u2013date vs. numbered systems).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane4675_f539d4-04\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong><strong>What happens if I mix two referencing styles?<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4675_e223f5-af, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4675_e223f5-af[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4675_e223f5-af\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4675_e223f5-af mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4675_e223f5-af[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4675_e223f5-af\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading4675_e223f5-af wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4675_e223f5-af\">Mixing styles is not allowed. You must use <strong>one style consistently<\/strong> throughout your paper.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane4675_a5f15a-45\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong><strong>How do I reference a source with no author?<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4675_78c639-75, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4675_78c639-75[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4675_78c639-75\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4675_78c639-75 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4675_78c639-75[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4675_78c639-75\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading4675_78c639-75 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4675_78c639-75\">Most styles use the <strong>title<\/strong> in place of the author. The exact formatting depends on the style.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane4675_52b4d2-98\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong><strong>Can I use citation generators or AI tools?<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4675_7cde77-48, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4675_7cde77-48[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4675_7cde77-48\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4675_7cde77-48 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4675_7cde77-48[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4675_7cde77-48\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading4675_7cde77-48 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4675_7cde77-48\">Yes, but always <strong>double-check formatting<\/strong>, as automated tools can make mistakes\u2014especially with italicisation, punctuation, and ordering.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column4675_5c2adc-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column4675_5c2adc-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column4675_5c2adc-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 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solid transparent;padding-top:0px;padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}.kt-accordion-id4675_920fd6-b1 .wp-block-kadence-pane .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:0px solid var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom:0px solid var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-left-color:#eeeeee;border-left-style:solid;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id4675_920fd6-b1 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id4675_920fd6-b1 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top-color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id4675_920fd6-b1 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible, .kt-accordion-id4675_920fd6-b1 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#0e9cd1;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id4675_920fd6-b1 kt-accordion-has-7-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane4675_6ba1a1-e5\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong><strong>How do I know which referencing style to use?<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4675_d8c4a1-35, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4675_d8c4a1-35[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4675_d8c4a1-35\"]{font-size:14px;line-height:1.3rem;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4675_d8c4a1-35 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4675_d8c4a1-35[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4675_d8c4a1-35\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading4675_d8c4a1-35 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4675_d8c4a1-35\">Your university, department, or journal will specify the required style. Always check their guidelines first.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane4675_d15dbb-a5\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong><strong>Are author\u2013date styles and numbered styles the same?<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4675_08b03c-cf, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4675_08b03c-cf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4675_08b03c-cf\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4675_08b03c-cf mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4675_08b03c-cf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4675_08b03c-cf\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading4675_08b03c-cf wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4675_08b03c-cf\">No.<br><strong>Author\u2013date styles<\/strong> (Harvard, APA) use author surname + year.<br><strong>Numbered styles<\/strong> (IEEE, Vancouver) use citation numbers<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane4675_b91897-6d\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong><strong>Do I need to reference common knowledge?<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4675_1dc100-7a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4675_1dc100-7a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4675_1dc100-7a\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4675_1dc100-7a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4675_1dc100-7a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4675_1dc100-7a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading4675_1dc100-7a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4675_1dc100-7a\">No. Facts widely known by your audience do not need citations. If unsure, cite it.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-7 kt-pane4675_e79211-6f\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong><strong>What if my source has no page numbers?<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4675_3a685b-06, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4675_3a685b-06[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4675_3a685b-06\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4675_3a685b-06 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4675_3a685b-06[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4675_3a685b-06\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading4675_3a685b-06 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4675_3a685b-06\">Use other location markers such as paragraph numbers, chapter titles, or omit the locator if the style allows (e.g., MLA for websites).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane4675_3c82a8-78\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong><strong>How do I cite AI tools like ChatGPT?<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4675_8f7a3b-13, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4675_8f7a3b-13[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4675_8f7a3b-13\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4675_8f7a3b-13 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4675_8f7a3b-13[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4675_8f7a3b-13\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading4675_8f7a3b-13 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4675_8f7a3b-13\">AI citation rules vary across universities. 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