{"id":18432,"date":"2025-09-08T09:30:31","date_gmt":"2025-09-07T23:30:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/?p=18432"},"modified":"2025-09-04T09:10:06","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T23:10:06","slug":"tip-of-the-week-never-forget-referencing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/2025\/09\/08\/tip-of-the-week-never-forget-referencing\/","title":{"rendered":"Tip of the week: Never forget referencing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We all know that referencing is an important part of academic culture, but it can sometimes feel like an overwhelming and time-consuming task! To make the process easier, we&#8217;ve put together some practical tips to help you save time, reduce stress and reference with confidence.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reference as you go<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One of the best ways to stay on top of your referencing is to collect the necessary information as you research. You can then add your in-text citations and compile the reference list as you write, rather than leaving this to the end. Don\u2019t forget to leave time to proofread your reference list before submitting!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bookmark the referencing guides<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You\u2019ll likely be referring to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/library\/study\/referencing\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Library\u2019s referencing guides<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> often during your studies. Make sure you bookmark the guide for your style so it\u2019s always within reach.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Attend a referencing workshop\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Library offers referencing workshops throughout the year to help you understand how referencing works and how to use references effectively in your writing.\u00a0 Short versions of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/library\/study\/referencing#workshops\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Understanding referencing<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/library\/study\/write-assignments\/academic-writing#references\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Using references in your writing<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> workshops are also available to watch online anytime. And if you\u2019re using APA 7, there\u2019s also a self-paced <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lms.griffith.edu.au\/enroll\/TCT7DN\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">tutorial<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to introduce you to the basics of the style.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ask for help<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Stuck on a tricky reference or unsure how to use the referencing guides? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/library\/contact\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Contact the Library<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2014our library specialists are here to help!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By using these tips, you\u2019ll be well on your way to referencing with ease and confidence.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/library\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-18405\" src=\"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2021\/08\/the-library-here-to-help-300x300-1-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2021\/08\/the-library-here-to-help-300x300-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2021\/08\/the-library-here-to-help-300x300-1.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/library\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-16222\" src=\"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2023\/06\/Collection-tagline-300x73.png\" alt=\"Griffith University logo. 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