APA 7
APA 7th Edition is the most commonly used referencing style here at the University of Portsmouth. Below you will find general guidance on how to reference and cite using APA 7th Edition, as well as examples for the specific sources you are likely to use in your assignments.
Your department or lecturer may prefer you to reference sources differently from the guidance given here. Always follow the requirements of your department or lecturer.
External visitors are welcome to use this guide, but note that your institution's requirements may differ from those suggested here.
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We do not advise the use of the referencing tool in Word.
If you wish to use a reference management tool, please see our information about these here. These can be very helpful but they only generate references based on the data they are given. It is essential that you still check and edit your references, and for this reason we encourage all students to familiarise themselves with the basic principles of referencing.
Ensure you check and edit your references before submitting your work.