Reference like a pro

An introduction to referencing.

Use our resources below, to discover how to reference using the APA 7th standard by incorporating in-text citations and reference lists in your work.

Title card for how to reference (citations and reference lists)

Citations and reference lists

At the University, you are required to use the referencing system "APA7th". Start to explore what is expected when using this style.

Graphic of a piece of paper suggesting how in-text citations should be laid out.

In-text citations

In-text citations are references you place within the main body of your writing to show that your information has been taken from an original source. To learn more about how to write correct in-text citations, the Library has an in-depth guide.

Screenshot of library's reference list webpage, showing what a reference list looks like

Reference lists

Reference Lists are an alphabetically ordered collection of all the sources you use in your work. They are formatted in a specific way and allow your readers to explore the source themselves if they wish to do so.

Screenshot of Library's reference builders webpages

Reference builders

Due to the variety of sources you may use in your work, and their formatting requirements, reference builders are handy tools to ensure you get the format correct.

Support with referencing skills

Support from the Library

The Library provides an in-depth guide on the correct way to reference using APA 7th on their webpages.

The APA style

The American Psychology Association, developers of the APA 7th style, offer advice about using the style on their official website.