Oxford Referencing: Home

About this guide

Oxford is a citation style that uses footnotes at the bottom of the page, unlike in-text citation styles such as Harvard and APA. This guide is a brief description of the Oxford citation style described in:

Style Manual for Authors, Editors and Printers, 6th edn., Canberra, ACT, AGPS, 2002.

Learning Hubs

Learning Hubs: academic and study skills

Learning Hubs are welcoming, collaborative virtual and physical spaces that provide academic skill development and advice; assistance with transition to study; and a range of activities that build and enhance what you learn in the classroom.

From VU Polytechnic to PhD students we've got something for you. Offering workshops, drop-ins, study groups and 'Essential Activities',

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Which referencing style should I be using?

Before you write your Reference List or Bibliography, check with your lecturer/tutor which style they prefer you to use and refer to the instructions included with your assignment.

Information about why you need to reference is available in the Academic Integrity at VU guide.

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