Subject and Research Guides: Criminology: Referencing

Referencing styles

Criminology uses the APA style but please check in your iLearn unit or with your unit convenor for further advice.

Reference management software

Referencing Management Software
These software packages are designed for students and researchers to build local libraries so that they can then use to organise, sort, and reference when writing.

Using generative artificial intelligence tools

Check regularly for updates to this advice.

Using generative artificial intelligence tools at MQ
How to reference generative artificial intelligence tools
Generative AI for students
MultiSearch Research Assistant
Ask detailed questions and generate an overview from five cited academic resources, with the option to view more results.

Build your referencing skills

Find a guide to the referencing style you’re using, practice your skills or check out on-demand workshops (including Referencing Essentials and APA style).

MQ referencing guides
Find instructions and examples to help you use the five MQ-endorsed referencing styles
Reference and cite effectively and correctly
Learn the what, why and how of referencing
On-demand workshops
Academic and Library skills workshop recordings and slides