Methods and styles of bibliography

This document discusses different styles of bibliography and referencing. It begins by outlining the objective to study and differentiate between reference styles. Several common styles are then described, including Harvard, Vancouver, MLA, APA, Chicago and Royal Society of Chemistry. Each style has specific formatting guidelines for elements like author name, title, source and publication details. The conclusion restates that reference styles provide standardization for citing sources and acknowledging original work to avoid plagiarism.