Subject and Research Guides: Security Studies: Referencing

Referencing styles

Security Studies uses a number of referencing styles. Please check in your iLearn unit or with your unit convenor for advice about which style to use.

MQ Referencing Overview Guide
Links to websites and electronic resources that help you learn how to apply different referencing styles. Includes the styles most commonly used at Macquarie University.

Reference management software

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

Using generative artificial intelligence tools (eg. Chat GPT)

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 (beta)
Ask detailed questions and generate an overview from five cited academic resources, with the option to view more results.

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.