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Referencing
In this section, you will find resources to help you cite your sources appropriately. I provide resources for citing in APA style, and list some tools to help you create and manage your references.
Referencing Tools
The APA Referencing System
- APA Referencing Guide -- PolyU English Language Centre [PDF]
- APA Style Blog -- Your questions about APA answered by experts who work with APA style every day
Sample APA citation
Source: PolyU English Language Centre
Common Problems to Avoid
Watch this short video (1:24) to check if these 5 common referencing problems appear in your paper.
Tools for Generating and Managing Citations
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EndNote
EndNote is a widely used reference management tool to help you collect, organize, and share your references. EndNote also allows you to insert in-text citations and format bibliographies in your research paper effortlessly, thus improving your efficiency while you write your academic paper or report.
Support for Mendeley
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EasyBib
Easybib is an online citation generator. Search for source by title, ISBN or keyword. Generates citations in the major citation styles for 59 types of sources. Also has a manual cite function.
More Help
How-To Videos:
Study Skills: Taking Notes & Understanding Plagiarism:
- Short online course (Clarity English): Taking Notes
- Short online course (Clarity English): Plagiarism
Citing Chinese language sources: