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Referencing in the Social Sciences

Students who study Social Sciences come from many programs and degrees. As a result, many lecturers will allow you to use any referencing style that you're familiar with. 

  • Always check your unit guide and iLearn site to confirm the referencing requirements for your unit.
  • If you are still unsure, check with your lecturer.
  • You can find guides for various referencing styles by following this link;

Referencing Management Software

The Library provides access to software that allows you to collect, organise, and sort, your citations. You can also use it to reference when writing. For more information, click on the following link;

Using generative artificial intelligence tools (eg. Chat GPT)

Build your referencing skills

Learn the why, what and how of referencing in StudyWISE.

The Writing Centre and Library also offer Referencing workshops for all students to enhance their academic skills and performance.