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This page contains everything you need to know about referencing for your studies at Barnsley College. Follow the steps below to get started...

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Click the image above to watch 'A Basic Guide to Referencing' created by our study skills team Helen Digman & Cherie Cartwright. The video introduces referencing, explains why we do it and shows how it's done.

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Step 2- Check out the Referencing Hub on our library webpage

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Step 2- Check out the Referencing Hub on our library webpage

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The Referencing Hub on our library website contains links to all of the referencing guides used at Barnsley College. Find the guide for your course and save it to your computer so you can refer back to it when you're completing your assignments.

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When completing an assignment you must always show the sources of your ideas. This must be carried out in two ways. Firstly, in the body of your writing every idea should have a short reference (citation - author, date, page) then at the end you will have a list of references entitled either 'Reference List' or 'Bibliography'. Some tutors will request both. This list should be in alphabetical order by author. If there is no named author e.g. Jane Smith, then the organisation becomes the author e.g. Marks and Spencer or the BBC.

The term 'Reference List' means that the list contains a full reference to every idea cited in the assignment. 'Bibliography' is in the same format as the 'Reference List' except that it also contains sources not referred to in the assignment but from which you drew inspiration or which helped you to develop your understanding of the topic. It also usually contains the references listed in the Reference List. Your tutor should advise you as to whether both lists are needed or just a Reference List. Always ask if you are unsure.

Please check your course handbook to ensure that you use the correct style of referencing for your course.

Below are the full and quick versions of the referencing guides that you may need:
NB: Sheffield Hallam currently use Huddersfield's APA 6th. From September 2021, Leeds Trinity will begin using Leeds Trinity APA 7th. Referencing Basics - The Four Ws of referencing
All references are comprised of four key components:

1. Who? - Author (s), Editor, Website,
Company, Government

2. When? - date it was published

3. What? - Title of book, article, webpage etc.

4. Where? - Place of publication e.g. city/publisher, URL of webpage, journal title with volume details and page numbers

Tip: Always use the referencing guide specific to your course.

Presented below is 'A basic guide to referencing' Power Point video. You may need speakers or headphones.

Need more help? No problem -

Contact Study Skills for a one-to-one appointment - studyskills@barnsley.ac.uk

Or find us on MS Teams - Study Skills - access code: qxng210

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When completing an assignment you must always show the sources of your ideas. This must be carried out in two ways. Firstly, in the body of your writing every idea should have a short reference (citation - author, date, page) then at the end you will have a list of references entitled either 'Reference List' or 'Bibliography'.

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Test your knowledge with our referencing quiz! The quiz will be used to evidence your participation in this course so don't forget to complete it.
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=qm3krgo4gEiLZ_QvcCrT8iBci6vs87xHkmc8QAodcgdURUNJQ0hQMUc2SDhHSFY1MkVBN1BHMFdBRS4u

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WELL DONE! You have completed our short course and should feel ready to reference! 

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WELL DONE! You have completed our short course and should feel ready to reference! 

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Need more support? Don't worry! Email our friendly study skills team to arrange a one-to-one or group referencing session.
studyskills@barnsley.ac.uk