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Biomedical Resources Guide: Referencing

Which style to use?

In general, Biomedical Sciences use the Harvard referencing system.

The most current version of Harvard being used at the university is Harvard (AGSM). However, some subjects may also be using the Harvard (2002) edition. Some subjects may also use other referencing styles such as APA or AMA.

You should always check your subject outline to see which referencing style is required. 

About the author-date Harvard system

The author-date, or Harvard, style of referencing is widely accepted in academic publications, although you may see a number of variations in the way it is used.

This style of referencing requires that you acknowledge the source of your information or ideas in two ways:

  • in the text of your work, in-text (parenthetical) citations, and
  • in a reference list at the end of your essay, which contains a full alphabetical list of all the references you have used.

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