Different referencing styles give different advice about what to include in your word count. For example, APA recommends to count everything, even headers and footers. However, the final decision is made by your college or lecturer.
In many cases, markers count all the words in the main part of your assignment (including quotes and in-text citations), but they do not count the reference list. This isn’t always the same for every course.
To be sure, check your Subject Outline and ask your lecturer what you should include in your word count.
We acknowledge the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and acknowledge Traditional Owners of the lands where our staff and students, live, learn and work.
