What is citing and referencing and why do I need to do it?
This workshop is ideal if you have never cited and referenced before or haven’t studied for a while. We will introduce you to what, and why, you need to cite and reference. You will also find out which referencing styles are used at Manchester Met and where to locate guidance and support for referencing.
This workshop will take place on Microsoft Teams.
If you would like to take a closer look at the Cite Them Right Harvard referencing style, please book onto the Cite Them Right Harvard referencing workshop. Visit the Infoskills workshops, tutorials and support page for more information.
For further resources and to download a copy of the workshop slides, please visit the Library Research and Referencing Moodle page.
You can find out more information about using Teams, including how to install it on your personal device, on our Teams support page.
The booking window for this event will close 1 hour before the start time.
Email library@mmu.ac.uk if you have any problems booking.
Associated Badges:
In A Nutshell...
- Understand... the difference between citing and referencing, and why it is an important academic skill.
- Recognise... what types of sources you need to cite and reference and what information to include in citations and references.
- Locate... useful guidance and support for referencing on the university website you can use during your time at Manchester Met.
- Ask... your questions and receive help with any challenges you may be having.
- Earn up to 5 Rise points ... which can be recognised within your degree.
Schedule
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14:00 to 15:00 on 15/10/25 - Takes place online
What is citing and referencing and why do I need to do it?