## 5.4 Referencing styles

A referencing style is a set of rules for how to cite a source reference. There are many different referencing styles, but at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, APA is the most commonly used . Other referencing styles are: IEEE, MLA, Harvard and Leidraad voor juridische auteurs (Guidelines for Legal Authors). Whichever referencing style you use, be consistent and stick to one style.
Which referencing style? ​

The referencing style you use depends on your field of study. If you are unsure which referencing style to use, ask your lecturer for advice, as they are familiar with the conventions that apply within your study programme.

Manuals​

Each referencing style has its own specific rules. You can find these rules in the manuals on the library website.