Tips for effective referencing
Referencing is significant only when it is used in the standard bibliographic format to cite every source which the paper is tied to. Follow the useful tips while preparing the Reference Section:
- Record the bibliographic information as and when the sources are used to avoid the last minute hustle.
- Ensure to apply consistent format for citing all the sources.
- Cite only the sources that are directly relevant to the area of study.
- Never cite Incomplete or abstract sources.
- List all the references alphabetically.
- Follow the appropriate citation format for information from different sources. Separate format is used for Journal papers, books, newspaper articles, online content.
- Make sure that each in-text citation has an equal entry in the Reference list.
- Favor the present tense and active voice.
- Avoid the use of dramatic adjectives.
- Devote sufficient time for this section and proofread carefully before the dissertation is submitted.
Mary R. Thomas, 
Dennis Scott, and 
Steven are discussing. 
Discuss your Dissertation 
Steven 4:38 am on February 26, 2014 Permalink |
I have given few references in the form of footnotes, am I still required to cite them in the References section?
Dennis Scott 4:32 am on February 27, 2014 Permalink |
Footnotes must be cited in the body of the text and on a separate page titled Footnotes.
Mary R. Thomas 5:05 am on September 29, 2014 Permalink |
Referencing is so important, never thought of it. I will definitely keep these tips in mind while preparing the references in my thesis