essay referencing

A simple guide to writing a first-class essay

How to write a bibliography

Whether you are tackling formal essay writing or an undergraduate dissertation, many students find it daunting the first time they are required to write a bibliography at the end of a piece of work. Fear not – not only is it much less complicated and scary than you might think, but we have compiled a list of the most important basic pointers on how to write a bibliography. Read on to get on your way to the best dissertation bibliography…

Our top 10 essay referencing tips

Familiarise yourself with the most popular referencing systems, notably Oxford (footnotes) and Harvard (parenthetical). Plenty of internet sources provide helpful assistance in gaining a thorough understanding of the notation of the major systems, and how and when to use them.

What is an essay referencing system?

When composing any piece of written academic work – be it an essay, dissertation or review – it is important to reference secondary sources clearly. There are several methods by which you may do this, though the choice may be made for you: some publications specify how their work must be acknowledged, and indeed some […]