Referencing and using sources - How do I start referencing correctly? - Referencing styles

See this example properly formatted in the QUT Cite tool.

Your unit outline should indicate which style to use in your work. If you have any queries about the style to use, ask your lecturer or tutor.

QUT supports four referencing styles:

QUT cite|write gives a detailed guide to rules and examples for each of these styles. Just click on the tabs above.

Some fields prefer styles that are not covered in QUT cite|write. If your lecturer specifies this, they will provide guidance on how to reference in the preferred style. Some common other styles and their sources are: