An Introduction to Referencing Styles with Examples
In this blog, we will discuss six popular referencing styles that are widely used in research publications, along with detailed examples.
Vancouver Referencing Style and Citation Examples
The Vancouver style uses a numeric citation system where sources are cited as numbers within brackets or using superscript in the order in which they appear.
MLA Referencing Style and Citation Examples
The MLA style uses an author-page number system. The MLA style is predominantly used in the field of humanities.
Chicago Referencing Style and Citation Examples
In the Chicago referencing style, the sources are cited by adding a superscript after the information and the reference details are given in the footnote at the bottom of the page.
APA Referencing Style and Citation Examples
The APA referencing style uses author-date system. The APA style is predominantly used in the fields of psychology, health, and social sciences.
IEEE Referencing Style and Citation Examples
IEEE style uses a numeric citation system where references are cited as numbers in square brackets. It is predominantly used in the field engineering and technology.
Harvard Referencing Style and Citation Examples
The Harvard referencing system is widely used in UK universities. The Harvard referencing style uses author-date system.
Top Referencing Tools and Reference Management Software for Academic Writing
In this blog, we have reviewed some of the popular referencing tools used by the scientific community from an academic writing perspective.