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Referencing
APA 7th edition is our official Harvard referencing scheme and the main referencing style in use at the University. Law students should use the OSCOLA referencing style and History students should use Chicago.
Smarthinking
- Smarthinking is an online writing feedback service provided by Pearson Education. You can submit writing extracts or drafts to Smarthinking tutors and receive feedback and suggestions for improving in areas such as structure and grammar. It is not a proof-reading service.
- You will be allocated up to two hours of feedback time.
- Enrol on our dedicated Blackboard space for additional guidance and access to Smarthinking.