This site provides an overview of the OSCOLA Referencing style. This tutorial will take approximately 25 minutes to complete. It will take you through the reasons why we reference and give you examples of how to reference using the Harvard UON referencing style. The transcripts for the videos are available at the end of the tutorial.
The tutorial below takes you through the basics of OSCOLA referencing. For optimal viewing, it is recommended that you open this in full screen.
To work through the tutorial, use the arrows at the bottom right of the screen to progress through the tutorial.
These videos are included to highlight common mistakes we often see with referencing and also a useful explanation of what we mean when we talk about plagiarism:
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You can use NELSON to search the library’s books, e-books, e-journals, videos and more. Sign-in with your University login to access the full-text. If the item is available electronically you’ll see a link to the full-text online. If the content is available in print, you’ll see a shelfmark letting you know where to find the book on the shelf.
At times, you may need to use other resources. if you need any help searching for suitable information for your work, have a look at the subject guides linked on this page or book a tutorial with your Academic Librarian.
The activity above has gone through the core principles of OSCOLA Referencing. The UON OSCOLA guide provides details and examples about how to use footnotes in your work and how to format your references.
