There are several acceptable but slightly different academic styles for referencing sources when you present your bibliography. Books, journal articles, online materials and other sources have slightly different referencing conventions.

For your FYP, it is important to check with your own department, course leader or supervisor to find out if any internal guidelines exist. If so, these should be followed.

The most common referencing styles are Harvard, APA and IEEE. Check the ELC's Referencing Guides for updated information about these styles.

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