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Genetic Counselling: Referencing for Health

A study guide for students studying Genetic Counselling

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As Health students, you will be using the APA 7th referencing style.

Why is referencing important?

 

At university you are expected to reference information sources used in your assignments. Referencing is important as it:

  • gives credit to authors
  • shows that you’ve done your research
  • means that others can find the resources you have used.

APA 7th Referencing Guide

 

For help on how to reference using APA 7th style, have a look at our comprehensive referencing guide.

You can open it in a new page and download it by clicking the link below.

Useful sections of the Referencing Guide

Here are some common types of resources you will need to reference as a health student:

Journal Articles (Section 2.01)

Diagnostic Manuals (Section 1.21)

Statistics (Section 7.01)

Reports (Section 7.01)