Referencing tools

MS Word has a References tab that allows you to Insert Citations, Manage sources, choose a Style and create a Bibliography (in the Citations & Bibliography grouping). References are stored in a master list, which can be used in other word documents.

In text citation

• In the References tab on the ribbon and click on 'Insert Citation' then 'Add new source'.
• Select the 'Type of source' and fill in the boxes.

Creating your bibliography

• Go to the end of your document and click on the 'Bibliography' option in the 'References' tab (in the Citations & Bibliography grouping) .
• Select from one of the preformatted options on the 'Style' list. MS Word styles support:
  • APA (6th edition) - APA is the referencing style required for Psychology students. The USW guide is based on APA (7th edition).
  • Harvard-Anglia - Harvard is the main recommended referencing style at USW.
  • ISO 690:1987 - Numeric referencing style is required for Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science and Forensic Science students.  The USW guide is based on the Royal Society of Chemistry style.

These styles may or may not conform exactly to the USW guides for your referencing style, so please check and edit the reference when needed to comply.