Cite Accurately. Reference Consistently. Manage Sources Efficiently.

The Citation, Referencing & Reference Management short course develops practical skills for acknowledging sources correctly and managing scholarly references efficiently. It is designed for students, researchers, academics and professionals who want to strengthen the accuracy, consistency and integrity of their academic work.

What You Will Learn

By the end of the course, you should be able to:

• understand why citation and referencing are essential in scholarly work;
• distinguish between citations, references and bibliographies;
• apply common referencing conventions accurately;
• cite different types of academic and digital sources;
• identify and correct common referencing errors;
• organise and manage scholarly sources efficiently; and
• use reference-management software effectively.

What the Course Covers

Citation & Referencing — understanding the principles and purposes of scholarly attribution.

Referencing Styles — applying major referencing conventions consistently.

Citing Different Sources — referencing books, journal articles, reports, websites and other materials.

Academic Integrity — avoiding inappropriate attribution and plagiarism.

Reference Management Tools — organising sources and generating citations and reference lists efficiently.

Course Information

Category: Academic Writing & Publishing
Duration: 2 weeks
Learning Effort: Approximately 3–4 hours per week
Mode: Online, flexible learning
Learning Platform: UUT Moodle
Intake: Open throughout the year

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Develop accurate and efficient citation, referencing and reference-management practices for your academic and professional work.

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Acknowledge sources. Manage evidence. Strengthen scholarly integrity.