Fourth in a series of 'bite-sized' information literacy inputs to BA(Hons) Primary Education.

1. Hints and tips for referencing
Clare McCluskey – Academic Liaison
Librarian

2. First question…
What type of
resource is it?

3. How to get more details
• Check original web address
• Is there a contact page?
• Does it give the date of the
publication?
• Are the authors listed?

4. Example
http://www.simge.metu.edu/journal/CE_motiva
tion.pdf

5. Common queries
• Ofsted publications are from Manchester
• Acts of Parliament can be found at
www.legislation.gov.uk
• PDFs online are likely to be articles,
conference papers or reports (rather than
websites)

6. Referencing guides
Full guide to YSJ Harvard
referencing in SMILE in
Moodle

7. Referencing guides
Downloadable versions on the ILS website (PDF
and ePub):
http://www.yorksj.ac.uk/information-learningservices/information-learning-services/faqs-forstaff--students/online-guides.aspx

8. Need more advice?
• Contact Clare for advice on referencing
specific pieces of information
• It helps to attach the document or include a
link
• C.mccluskey@yorksj.ac.uk