Notes must be used whenever you refer to, paraphrase or quote from another work in your writing. A note can appear in the text or at the end of the page as a footnote A reference list includes only the works you have cited in the body of your writing. A bibliography lists everything you have consulted during your research or assignment preparation. Reference lists and bibliographies should be listed in alphabetical order by author. You will not necessarily be required to include both a reference list and a bibliography.
Styles differ between disciplines.
You will need to check with your department or faculty as to what is the preferred style. However, one thing is important with whatever style you use, you must be accurate and consistent when citing references. Style manuals and guides to writing citations, footnotes etc. Printed Resources There are many books on citation available from the University of Melbourne Library at 808.02. The Learning Skills Unit Of the University of Melbourne has excellent guides to referencing in the Harvard and Cambridge styles.