This document provides guidance on literature searching, referencing, citation, and avoiding plagiarism. It defines plagiarism and the reasons for citation, describes strategies for taking notes and developing your own voice when writing. It also reviews guidelines for citing different sources such as books, journal articles, and websites in both in-text citations and reference lists. The document advises seeking help from the library for quality information and references, and avoiding leaving tasks involved in referencing and citation until the last minute.