Vancouver Referencing: A Step-by-Step Guide

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About Course

Vancouver is the numbered referencing style widely used in medicine, nursing, health sciences and some science subjects. This course explains how in-text numbers work, how to build a numbered reference list, and how to reference journal articles, books, chapters and web pages – with the common mistakes that cost marks.

Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. This course offers general study skills guidance. Always follow the referencing style and academic rules set by your own college or university. It is not an accredited qualification.

What Will You Learn?

  • Use in-text reference numbers correctly, including ranges and repeated sources
  • Build a reference list in numerical order
  • Reference journal articles, books, chapters and web pages
  • Know where to check the detailed rules (your university guide and NLM’s Citing Medicine)

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • How Vancouver works
  • The reference list and journal articles
  • Books, chapters and web pages
  • Checking and finishing your references

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

Final Assessment

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