Referencing
Acknowledging your sources
Showing how much work you have done
Every time we use someone else’s quotes, facts, opinions or ideas we must acknowledge the sources used with a full reference. References must contain enough information so that the reader can find and consult the original text.
References show the reader how much research has been done and ensure you are not plagiarising the work and ideas of others.
It is OK to use someone else's ideas in your work. It is even OK to copy these ideas word-for-word - if you do it properly.
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References show the reader how much research has been done and ensure you are not plagiarising the work and ideas of others.
It is OK to use someone else's ideas in your work. It is even OK to copy these ideas word-for-word - if you do it properly.
*Click here for a free online referencing tool*
1. Use a quote within your essay:
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2. Provide a list of sources at the end of your essay:Insert a reference in Microsoft Word, put any quotes in
“quotation marks” and italics and click your cursor to the end of your quote or summary. Select Insert/Reference and choose Footnote. Reference each book: E.g. BURTON, H. (2014), 'How to use the Library' , Bishop Challoner Publishers . 1. The Author or Editor. Put their surname first and then their initials IN CAPITAL LETTERS. If the person is an Editor, add (Ed.) after their initials. 2. The Year of publication (in brackets) 3. The full book title in italics and 'single quotation marks'. 4. Edition, if not the first 5. Publisher Reference each website and online article: E.g. BURTON, H. (2014), 'Referencing' , www.olclearning.weebly.com . 1. The Author or Editor. Put their surname first and then their initials IN CAPITAL LETTERS. If the person is an Editor, add (Ed.) after their initials. 2. Year when written, if available (in brackets) 3. Title of article in italics and 'single quotation marks' 4. URL address Remember to arrange your references alphabetically |