Hi there! Welcome to Study Skills. 
Today, we’re talking about referencing.
Don’t worry, it’s not scary. 
Referencing is simply how you show 
where your ideas come from, 
and how you connect to the 
world of scholarship.
When you reference, 
you’re joining a community of thinkers. 
You’re showing respect for 
other people’s work 
and inviting others to trust yours. 
It’s one of the ways we 
keep learning honest, fair, and open.
Whether you’re writing your very 
first essay or polishing your 
final thesis, referencing doesn’t 
have to be stressful.
At CDU, there’s plenty of support 
to help you build your referencing skills. 
You can explore detailed Referencing Guides 
on the Library website, 
access reference-management software like EndNote, 
attend Library workshops, 
or book an appointment with one of our 
Academic and Research Librarians
to get personalised help.
On the page below, you’ll find 
everything you need to make referencing easier; 
what it means, 
why it matters, 
common problems, 
and how to access support, if you want it.
Ready to start? 
Scroll down, 
and let’s make referencing make sense, together.