Reference management
When you write academic text, you must cite and refer to your sources correctly. This applies regardless of whether you are writing an essay or other scholarly texts.
Reference management software
To help you manage your references, there are several programs you can use. If you are a student or staff member at Lund University, you can use EndNote through the university’s license. Students download EndNote at Student Portal and employees via Software Center. You can also use a free reference tool, such as Zotero or Mendeley.
- EndNote - Subject guide with FAQ, tutorials and download information
- EndNote 20 - Introductory course in Canvas
- Zotero website
- Mendeley website
Referencing styles and LUSEM's policy
There are different systems for managing references and citations. When writing academic texts, it is important to use the system that is standard in your subject area.
LUSEM’s policy is that all students - except those studying Law - should use LUSEM’s Harvard Referencing Style. You can download this style to use in the reference management program EndNote. It is also available in the free programs Zotero and Mendeley - search for Lund University School of Economics and Management.
- Read about Academic Skills Services (ASKS) and see what they can offer on their web page
- LUSEM´s Harvard Referencing Style Guide can be found at ASKS's Canvas page
- Download the Endnote Style for LUSEM at ASKS's Canvas page
- Enrol to ASKS on Canvas here
The department of Business Law
The Department of Business Law recommends the Oxford style - The Oxford University Standard for Citation of Legal Authorities (OSCOLA).
Workshop in EndNote
LUSEM Library offers workshops in EndNote for Phd-students and researchers.
If you need introduction or support in EndNote contact: research_support [at] ehl [dot] lu [dot] se (research_support[at]ehl[dot]lu[dot]se)

Academic Skills Services (ASKS)
Academic Skills Services (ASKS) provides free and confidential learning support for all students at LUSEM. This includes consultations for individuals or small-groups, workshops and a comprehensive learning platform on Canvas.
Subject guide about referencing
Find guides and information about the different referencing styles. (Partly in Swedish).
FAQ - Finding and referencing
In the library's FAQ you will find instructions and tips on how to search for financial data and company information. You will also learn what a scientific article is, how to reference it and database tips.
Write and publish your essay
At the University website you will find information on academic writing and information on how you publish your essay.
The LUSEM Harvard Referencing Style Guide (pdf, 3rd edition)
The Guide in PDF