Referencing is an essential part of academic writing. It is a way of acknowledging others' words, ideas, or research you've used in your assessment. Failing to reference the work of others can constitute plagiarism
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Most databases and the UNSW Library collection include built-in citation tools. You can select your required referencing style (e.g. AGLC4, APA, Harvard), then copy and paste the generated citation into your reference list. However, you still need to manually add in-text citations when using this function.
Note: Always double-check citations for accuracy. Automated tools can make formatting errors or leave out important details.
AGLC4: Legal citation style
The Australian Guide to Legal Citation (AGLC), 4th edition, is the standard citation style used in Australian law schools.
The guide sets out how to correctly cite cases, legislation, journal articles, books, websites, and other legal materials used in academic writing.
Referencing style
Before you start referencing, check your course outline for the course's preferred referencing style or contact your course convenor.
Academic skills
- Visit Academic Skills' Support for Referencing Assignments for more information on how to cite in different referencing styles, such as Harvard or APA
- If you have referencing queries, contact Academic Skills
Reference management tools
Reference management tools help you collect, organise, and store your references. They also allow you to generate citations and bibliographies automatically in a variety of referencing styles.
Popular tools include EndNote and Zotero. To learn more, visit Managing references
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