Hints and tips for referencing

Clare McCluskey – Academic Liaison Librarian

First question…

What type of resource is it?

How to get more details

• Check original web address• Is there a contact page?• Does it give the date of the

publication?• Are the authors listed?

Example

http://www.simge.metu.edu/journal/CE_motivation.pdf

Common queries

• Ofsted publications are from Manchester• Acts of Parliament can be found at

www.legislation.gov.uk • PDFs online are likely to be articles,

conference papers or reports (rather than websites)

Referencing guides

Full guide to YSJ Harvard referencing in SMILE in Moodle

Referencing guides

Downloadable versions on the ILS website (PDF and ePub):

http://www.yorksj.ac.uk/information-learning-services/information-learning-services/faqs-for-staff--students/online-guides.aspx

Need more advice?

• Contact Clare for advice on referencing specific pieces of information

• It helps to attach the document or include a link

• C.mccluskey@yorksj.ac.uk