Referencing
It is important that you acknowledge all the sources you use in your writing so that you:
- show your assessor how widely you have read
- provide evidence to support and strengthen your arguments and statements
- demonstrate academic integrity
- enable the reader to locate the sources referred to in your paper
- credit the original author(s) for their work.
How many references do I need?
The video (3:42) below provides some answers to a commonly asked question
Tip
Here are some other great referencing resources:
- Deakin Guide to Referencing includes general requirements as well as information on all the major referencing styles
- For referencing and academic writing, it is best to contact Academic Skills.
- You can make an appointment to discuss referencing questions with the Study Support team