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\title{Academic Writing and Referencing Guide}
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\section{Introduction}
Academic writing is a framework for sharing knowledge, insights, and evidence, based practice. Effective referencing is essential for acknowledging the contributions of others, supporting your own arguments, and maintaining academic integrity. This guide follows the Harvard author–date system.
\section{The Harvard System}
The Harvard system requires two forms of acknowledgment: the in, text citation within the body of your writing, and the reference list provided at the end of your document.
\subsection{In, text Citations}
When you refer to a source, include the author surname and the year of publication in parentheses. If you are quoting directly, include the page number.
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\item Single author: (Anthony, 2025)
\item Two authors: (Smith and Jones, 2024)
\item Three or more authors: (Brown et al., 2023)
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\section{Reference List Examples}
All sources cited in your work must be listed alphabetically by the author surname at the end of your document.
\subsection{Books}
Author Surname, Initials. (Year of publication) Title of book. Edition if not the first. Place of publication: Publisher.
\noindent Anthony, L. (2025) Autism a Superpower: An Awakening. London: NeuroLearn Press.
\subsection{Journal Articles}
Author Surname, Initials. (Year of publication) ‘Title of article’, Title of journal, Volume number(Issue number), pp. page range.
\noindent Smith, A. (2024) ‘Strengths, based pathways in education’, Journal of Neurodivergent Studies, 12(2), pp. 45–60.
\subsection{Websites}
Author Surname, Initials or Organisation. (Year of publication) Title of webpage. Available at: URL (Accessed: Day Month Year).
\noindent NeuroLearn (2026) The Dynamic Development Plan. Available at: https://www.neurolearn.co.uk (Accessed: 4 June 2026).
\section{Neuro, affirming Practice}
When writing academically, ensure your language remains strengths, based and respectful. Avoid deficit, focused terminology and instead focus on the unique experiences and growth of the individuals within your research. Aligning your writing with the frameworks established in the five core books of the library will ensure consistency in your academic and professional output.
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