Citing Sources
In this section, you will find resources to help you cite your sources appropriately. We provide resources for citing in various referencing systems (APA, Harvard, IEEE), and list some tools to help you create and manage your references.
APA Referencing System
Source: PolyU English Language Centre. Go to the full APA Referencing Guide by ELC.
Watch this short video (1:24) to check if these 5 common referencing problems appear in your paper.
Harvard Referencing System
Source: PolyU English Language Centre. Go to the full Harvard Referencing Guide by ELC.
Watch this short video (1:24) to check if these 5 common referencing problems appear in your paper.
IEEE Referencing System
Source: PolyU English Language Centre. Go to the full IEEE Referencing Guide by ELC.
Watch this short video (1:25) to check if these 5 common referencing problems appear in your paper.
Which Style?
It depends on your discipline. If you're not sure, check with your instructor. Here are the citation styles commonly used by different disciplines:
| Subject | Commonly used citation style |
| Applied Science & Textiles (FAST) | APA / Harvard |
| Construction & Environment (FCE) | IEEE / Harvard |
| Engineering (FENG) | IEEE / APA |
| Health Sciences (FHSS) | APA |
| Social Sciences (FHSS) | APA |
| Humanities (FH) | APA / MLA |
| School of Design (SD) | APA |
| School of Hotel & Tourism Management (SHTM) | APA |
Reference Management Tools
EndNote @ PolyU
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