Referencing is important for any type of assignment you do, and presentations are no different. On this page, we'll cover the ways that you can cite and reference the ideas, quotes and images you use in your presentations.
Which referencing style?
The first step for referencing is to find out which style you are required to use for your assignment. This information is usually included in your assignment instructions. If you have any doubt, ask your lectuter or tutor. If you use the incorrect referencing style or make errors in formatting, you could lose marks.
Citation
For oral presentation, there are two ways that you can cite information that has been taken from other sources. They are:
On slides: the same way that you would cite in a written assignment. The way you format your citations will depend on the style you have been asked to you. In APA 7th edition, for example, your citation will need to include the author(s)' surname(s) and the year of publication for paraphrases, and for direct quotes, you will also need to include the page number where you found the original text.
"Ecosystems are the silent architects of our world, weaving the web of life that sustains us all." (Kumar, 2024, p. 299)
Orally: by mentioning the author(s) of the original material outloud.
For your presentation, you should include a slide with a refence list. This list should be formatted in the same way that you would format a reference list for a written assignment.
Referencing images
Referencing images can be confusing at times. Luckily, RMIT has developed a great referencing resource called Easy Cite that guides students through the referencing process. It has rules and examples for referencing and citing in all of the major referencing styles used at RMIT, and the sections for each of these styles has information for referencing images and audiovisual material.
Tips for managing references
As you research, note down the publication details of books, article, videos, etc. This will save you from having to search for it later, which can be very difficult.
Cite as you write- put citations into your writing from the beginning. This will help you avoid confusion about which information belongs to which author.
If you have doubts about how to reference a resource, contact Study Support. They have advisors who specialise in academic writing and referencing.
