Referencing and citation help for South African students
Lost marks for referencing are among the easiest to avoid. We show you how your required style works, so you can cite correctly and submit without worrying about accidental plagiarism.
Common referencing problems
- Not sure whether your faculty wants APA, Harvard or another style.
- In-text citations that do not match the reference list.
- Paraphrasing too close to the source, risking accidental plagiarism.
- Citing websites, reports, interviews or lecture notes.
How we help
- Explain your faculty's required style with examples you can copy.
- Review your draft's citations and reference list and point out what to fix.
- Show you how to paraphrase and attribute so your own voice comes through.
- Give you a simple checklist to use on every future assignment.
Academic Integrity Notice: We coach, edit and guide. The understanding, the final decisions, and the submission itself always remain yours. Please review your institution’s policy on external tutoring support before reaching out.
Frequently asked questions
Which referencing styles do you cover? +
APA and Harvard most often, as well as other styles your faculty requires. Send us your referencing guide with your first message.
Can you tell me if my work will pass a similarity check? +
We can review your citations and paraphrasing and point out risks, but we can't guarantee any score. The check and result come from your institution.
Do you fix my reference list for me? +
We show you what is wrong and how to fix it, so you learn the pattern and can do it yourself next time.
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