Pages covering specific skills in more depth:
We get a lot of queries of referencing, so in Summer 2021, we created a new sub-page here on Referencing.
For the most part, we would advise you to follow the information provided in the book/website Cite Them Right, but the page contains some information relating to common queries and will continue to be expanded as necessary.
If you are dealing with lots of references, it can be useful to use a reference manager. Tools which we would recommend include:
Others are available, but these ones work well with the referencing styles in use at the Universities at Medway. If you would like to book a 1-2-1 appointment to start using these tools, send me an email.
Remember - it takes time to learn to use referencing tools, and you do need to have a good understanding of reference concepts to use them effectively.
Searching for literature, particularly if you have a literature review to do, is an advanced skill and can be tricky. Take a look at the Databases page for ideas of where to search.
The following two documents will give you some tips and tricks, plus a grid you can fill in to help you plan your search. If you would like to book a 1-2-1 appointment, please send me an email.