QUT Referencing Guide
APA, Harvard, IEEE & More
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QUT Citation Styles
Select a citation style to see examples and guidelines based on QUT's Cite|Write resources.
APA 7th (QUT)
Used in Education, Health, Psychology, and most QUT faculties
Citation Style Comparison
Compare how the same source is cited across different QUT citation styles.
| Style | Journal Article Citation |
|---|---|
| APA 7th | Smith, J. A., & Jones, L. B. (2023). The impact of climate change on coastal ecosystems. Journal of Environmental Science, 45(2), 112-128. https://doi.org/10.1234/jes.2023.45.2.112 |
| Harvard | Smith, JA & Jones, LB 2023. 'The impact of climate change on coastal ecosystems'. Journal of Environmental Science. vol. 45. no. 2. pp. 112-128. doi:10.1234/jes.2023.45.2.112. |
| IEEE | J. A. Smith and L. B. Jones, "The impact of climate change on coastal ecosystems," J. Environ. Sci., vol. 45, no. 2, pp. 112-128, Apr. 2023, doi: 10.1234/jes.2023.45.2.112. |
| Vancouver | Smith JA, Jones LB. The impact of climate change on coastal ecosystems. J Environ Sci. 2023;45(2):112-28. doi:10.1234/jes.2023.45.2.112 |
| AGLC | John A Smith and Lisa B Jones, 'The Impact of Climate Change on Coastal Ecosystems' (2023) 45(2) Journal of Environmental Science 112. |
Notice how elements such as author names, dates, article titles, and journal information appear in different formats and sequences depending on the citation style.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about QUT citation formats and requirements.
What citation styles does QUT support?
QUT supports multiple citation styles depending on your faculty and course. The main styles used at QUT include APA 7th Edition (most faculties), Harvard (Business, Creative Industries), IEEE (Engineering, IT), Vancouver (Health), and AGLC (Law). Your unit outline will specify which style to use for your assignments.
What is the difference between APA and Harvard at QUT?
The key differences between APA and Harvard at QUT include: (1) APA places publication date in parentheses after the author name, while Harvard places it after the author without parentheses; (2) APA uses "References" as the title for the bibliography, while Harvard uses "Reference List"; (3) APA capitalizes major words in journal titles, while Harvard capitalizes only the first word; (4) In-text citation formatting also differs, with APA using commas between elements and Harvard using spaces.
Can I use a citation generator for QUT assignments?
Yes, citation generators can be used for QUT assignments, but always verify the output against QUT's Cite|Write guidelines, as some citation generators may not follow QUT-specific variations. QUT's Cite|Write is the official guide for all citation styles at QUT and should be your primary reference. Always check your unit outline for specific citation requirements.
Does QUT prefer APA 6th or 7th edition?
QUT has officially adopted APA 7th edition as of 2020. All units and faculties using APA style should now be using the 7th edition guidelines. Key changes in the 7th edition include new guidelines for citing online sources, simplified author name handling, and updated formatting for DOIs and URLs. Always follow the current QUT Cite|Write guide for the most up-to-date APA 7th edition specifications.
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