Citing and Referencing Guides
Master Your Referencing
Your complete guide to citing sources, avoiding plagiarism, and using the correct style at BUV.
Referencing Basics
Learn why referencing matters, when to cite, and how it strengthens your academic voice.
Go to Referencing →Avoiding Plagiarism
Understand what constitutes plagiarism and how to use sources ethically in your work.
Learn More →Harvard Referencing (Staffordshire)
BUV uses the Cite Them Right version of Harvard. Official guide for Staffordshire-linked programmes.
Open Staffordshire Guide →APA Referencing (Bournemouth)
For Bournemouth-linked programmes. Learn the 7th edition rules for citations and reference lists.
Explore APA Style →Referencing (University of Stirling)
Access guidance on Harvard, APA, Chicago, IEEE, and more — tailored for Stirling-linked programmes.
Open Stirling Guide →Referencing Tools
Use Zotero, Mendeley, or Cite Them Right Online to generate perfect references fast.
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