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Theatre Studies & East 15

A guide to library resources for Theatre Studies, Drama and Acting at the University of Essex

Referencing style overview

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Chicago Notes and Bibliography is the Department of Literature, Film and Theatre Studies' referencing style. A quick style guide for Chicago Notes and Bibliography can be found in the Chicago Manual of Style. You can access a more in-depth version of the style guide by logging in via the library website. It's important to check your style guide to ensure you are using the correct version and format.

Open Chicago Manual of Style - Quick Guide

Open Chicago Manual of Style - Complete Guide


Referencing resources


Referencing tools

Referencing skills are a vital part of academic writing. Referencing incorrectly can be considered an academic offence. It is therefore crucial that you understand how to reference correctly and follow the guidelines set out by your department.

Explore the resources and referencing tools linked below to ensure you are on the right track when it comes to referencing.