# How to reference

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# How to reference

- [Introduction to referencing](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/referencing/introduction-to-referencing/)
- [What to reference](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/referencing/what-to-reference/)
- [How to reference](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/referencing/how-to-reference/)
- [Referencing styles](https://auckland.libguides.com/faculty-referencing-styles)
- [Reference management tools](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/referencing/reference-management-tools/)
- [QuickCite](https://auckland.libguides.com/quickcite/)

You will be referencing many different types of sources for your assignments. You need to be able to identify these sources and reference them appropriately according to the referencing style for your school, faculty or discipline.

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## What source information is needed for referencing?

Important information you will need for your references includes:

- Authors
- Titles (of books, articles, journals, or chapters)
- Dates of publication

If you discover you have forgotten to record something here are some hints:

- For a book: search the [Catalogue](https://catalogue.library.auckland.ac.nz/primo-explore/search?vid=NEWUI)
- For a journal article: try [Google Scholar](https://auckland.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/64UAUCK_INST/13vfdcn/alma99264734113602091)
- For web pages: try [Google](http:\\www.google.com)

### When should you note down source information?

It is important to note down the necessary components you need to reference a particular source when you are gathering your information sources. At this time, make sure you identify what type of information source you are using (e.g., book, journal article) so that you can reference it accurately.

[QuickCite](https://auckland.libguides.com/quickcite)  can help you to correctly reference using common [referencing styles](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/referencing/referencing-styles/) found at the University of Auckland.

### Related topics

- [Integrating sources by paraphrasing, summarising and quoting](https://onlineresources.blogs.auckland.ac.nz/writing-effectively/paraphrasing-summarising/)

### Workshops

- [Academic Skills: Referencing and avoiding plagiarism](https://auckland.campuslabs.com/engage/events?categories=19069)
- [Academic Skills: Paraphrasing, summarising and quoting](https://auckland.campuslabs.com/engage/events?categories=19068)

See all [available workshops](https://auckland.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/tetumuherenga).

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