Academic Writing and Referencing Guides
Depending on your University or College, your work will need to be properly formatted and be consistent to a certain writing and citation/reference 'style'. This style will need to conform to the specific guide whether Harvard, APA (American Psychological Association), MLA (Modern Language Association), Chicago (Chicago Manual of Style), or another style.
Confused as to which style you are using and want to know more?
Click on a link below to read more about the individual writing and referencing style of your choice. Still unsure which writing style to use after reading these quick guides, then it may be a good idea to ask your professor/lecturer.
Harvard Style Guide
The Harvard citation and referencing system is one of the more commonly used systems in many UK institutions, although there are different variations. This guide provides you with a basic understanding of how to reference your work and format your references/bibliography section for your paper. [Read the Harvard Style Guide]
APA Style Guide
The APA (American Psychology Association) style is commonly used in America and is used in many subjects in social sciences. This guide provides you with substantial content to ensure that all of you academic work is styled correctly. [Read the APA Style Guide ].
MLA Style Guide
The MLA or Modern Language Association style is used by many academics in the arts and humanities area of academia. If your work needs to be completed with the MLA style in mind, then you should review this citation guide. [ Read the MLA Style Guide ].
Chicago Style Guide
The Chicago style is used by quite a few people in academia and if you are required to use this style, which is adpoted by many humaities academics, then you should read the guide to ensure you are aware of how your essay or paper should be presented. [ Read a Guide on the Chicago Manual of Style ].
