Referencing is an essential part of academic writing. The Vancouver style is commonly used in medicine, nursing, and health sciences. It uses a number system for in-text citations and a specific order for the reference list.
This module introduces the key elements of Vancouver referencing, provides examples for various source types, and offers practical tips so you can cite with confidence and avoid plagiarism.
🧠 Learning Objectives
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
Understand the basics of the Vancouver referencing style
Know how to cite sources in-text using numbers
Format a reference list correctly
Identify different formats: books, article, websites, etc.
Avoid common referencing mistakes
🚀 Let’s Learn to Reference Like a Pro!
👇 Explore the interactive slide below to master Vancouver referencing for your assignments and reports.
📝 Let’s Wrap Up with a Quick Quiz
You’ve explored the module, now try these 5 quick questions below. You’ve got this!