Referencing

First things first ...
Make sure you are following the referencing system used in your department.
Check your course handbook or ask your tutor if you are unsure.

Harvard APA

Try the Referencing@Portsmouth website (referencing.port.ac.uk)
Download the Library Guide for Harvard APA (PDF format)

Vancouver

Vancouver style is used within School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences - are you sure this is the system your tutor wants you to use?

Try the Vancouver section of the Referencing@Portsmouth website (referencing.port.ac.uk)
Download the Library Guide for Vancouver Format (PDF format)

Oscola (Law)

Try the Oscola section of the Referencing@Portsmouth website (referencing.port.ac.uk)
You can also look at these resources:

Cardiff Index to Legal Abbreviations
Use this to decipher others' abbreviations or to create your own using the preferred abbreviation given here.
OSCOLA: Oxford Standard Citation of Legal Authorities
The full official guidance on this system of referencing. (official guide) (pdf)
Cardif Citing the Law
A tutorial with useful self tests for those starting with OSCOLA
Referencing@Portsmouth
What is it?
A one-stop website for advice on how to reference different types of information sources in the University of Portsmouth agreed style (Harvard APA).
Vancouver and Oscola referencing styles have now been added too.
How does it help?
It helps students by giving advice on both how to reference sources in the text and in the bibliography/reading list, plus other sources of help
It helps lecturers and support staff because it provides an authority list of how to reference different sources.
Can I suggest other types of material to be included?
Of course, please e-mail your Faculty Librarian or Anne Worden.