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Referencing and RefWorks

Changes to Harvard and Vancouver referencing

The guidance for Harvard and Vancouver referencing has changed from September 2024. Find out more about this on the Library Blog and look out for updates on the library website, through social media, and through student bulletins and other university communications. The updated guidance is available on this page with links to the older style guides if required.

Harvard Essentials: Learning Pathway

Get to grips with the basic rules of Harvard Referencing

Harvard Templates

The building blocks to help you reference correctly. This is the updated Harvard Referencing style.

Vancouver

Everything you need to know about Vancouver referencing, including templates

APA

This style may be for you if you're studying Psychology related subjects

OSCOLA

Guidance on the OSCOLA system of referencing. Used if studying Law at RGU.

RefWorks

Your referencing management software

RefWorks Guide

Learn how to set up and use RefWorks here. Includes advice on changing your referencing style from classic RGU Harvard and Vancouver to the refreshed styles.

Plagiarism and Academic Honesty

Guidance on acknowledging information taken from sources within your assignments.

Support for referencing and RefWorks

If you need further support with referencing and RefWorks, please visit our Workshops and Appointments page where you will find:

  • A calendar of workshops that can be booked online. There are weekly sessions on Harvard referencing and RefWorks
  • Recordings of previous workshops
  • Information on how to book 1-1 or small group support appointments with one of our team

How we can help

If you're not sure which template is right for your source, or if you're struggling to identify the information you need, then you can email the team for support.

If you require feedback on some of your references, please submit them using our feedback request form only. Please make sure you have read the terms of service on the form before submitting your request.

Appointments, workshops and email support are available during the Academic Support Team working hours of Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.

Appointment and email response times will depend on team availability and demands on the service. These are very high demand services so please ensure you contact us well ahead of any deadlines.