4.3.1 Styles
Rules for citing and referencing sources of information vary between disciplines.
Some commonly used styles include:
Generally, your lecturer or tutor will recommend a particular style, so check their requirements before you choose a style.
Whichever style is chosen, it is essential to use it consistently throughout your assignment.
In order to conform to the style you have selected, you should refer to a style manual.
Some commonly used style manuals are:
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Style manual for authors, editors and printers 6th edition |
Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (APA) |
MLA Handbook for writers of research papers |




