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On this page you can find some quick links to useful resources on referencing from your validating university, tips on getting started with referencing, and advice on using AI in your work.
Referencing styles and AI rules sometimes change, so make sure you check with your tutor for the latest guidance.
You can visit our Referencing Basics page for a short introduction of the what, why and how of referencing. If you are an HE student, check out the Referencing and Turnitin mini module on the Library course on Canvas for more useful tips and some hands-on practice.
If you would like some help getting started we also recommend using the opening sections of the Cite Them Right guide (also available to borrow from the LRC). These chapters are a great introduction to the concepts of citing and referencing. There is also a handy section on skills like paraphrasing and the layout of quotations.
Feeling stuck? If you would like more advice on referencing or don't know where to start, please email us at help.academicservices@dncolleges.ac.uk
The University of Lincoln has created a short guide to using AI in your assignments, including example statements of acknowledgement and how to format your reference. Please visit their AI Study Skills guide for the most up-to-date information.
Important: Different departments may have different rules on using AI and guidelines are changing fast, so you must always check with your tutor before using AI in any assessed work.