Library guides and databases: Modern languages: Referencing and Reference management

Referencing for Modern languages

Guide to references. citations and avoiding plagiarism

This guide will help you understand why you need to reference. It also has a guide on how to use Harvard or Vancouver style referencing for a variety of different resources you might use for your academic work, including books, journals, conference proceedings, websites, social media and more.

Reference management software

Reference management software packages can help you:

Create a personal database of references relevant to you.
Insert references into a Word document and format them automatically in a citation style of your choice.
De-duplicate references retrieved from multiple sources.
Share references with others.

There is a range of different software available; UCL Library Services provides support and guidance for Endnote, Zotero and Mendeley.

You can find more information on the individual software on the following guides:

Quick links

Referencing and reference software training sessions

E-books on referencing

The Complete Guide to Referencing and Avoiding Plagiarism

The Complete Guide to Referencing and Avoiding Plagiarism continues to demystify the referencing process and provide essential guidance to make sure you are not committing plagiarism.

Writing at University: a Guide for Students

Writing at University offers guidance on how to develop the writing you have to do at university along with a greater understanding of what is involved in this complex activity.