Referencing errors and formatting mistakes are some of the easiest ways to lose marks, and some of the most frustrating to fix. Collepals academic referencing and formatting support makes sure your in-text citations, reference list and document layout meet the exact requirements of your chosen style and your institution.
Citation Styles We Cover
| Style | Commonly used in |
|---|---|
| APA 7th edition | Psychology, nursing, education, social sciences, business |
| MLA 9th edition | English, literature, languages, humanities |
| Harvard | Business, economics and many UK and Australian universities |
| Chicago / Turabian | History, arts, theology (notes-bibliography and author-date) |
| AMA and Vancouver | Medicine and health sciences |
| IEEE | Engineering, computer science and technology |
| OSCOLA and Bluebook | Law |
What Our Formatting Service Includes
- In-text citations: correct author, date and page details, and consistent placement.
- Reference lists and bibliographies: complete entries, correct order, DOIs and URLs.
- Title pages: student or professional formats as required.
- Headings and structure: correct heading levels and section order.
- Page layout: margins, fonts, line spacing, page numbers and running heads.
- Tables, figures and appendices: numbering, captions and notes.
- University templates: we follow your institution's specific guidelines if you share them.
Quick Tips for Accurate Referencing
- Record details as you research: author, year, title, publisher, DOI and page numbers.
- Cite paraphrases too, not just direct quotes.
- Match every in-text citation to an entry in your reference list, and vice versa.
- Check your style's latest edition: APA 7 and MLA 9 changed several rules.
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