The complete guide to referencing and avoiding plagiarism / Colin Neville.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Neville, Colin.

Series:

Open UP study skills

Open up study skills

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bibliographical citations.

Plagiarism.

Physical Description:

ix, 203 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.

Place of Publication:

Maidenhead ; New York : Open University Press, 2007.

Summary:

Why is there so much emphasis on citing sources in some written work? How can I be sure I am referencing sources correctly? What is plagiarism and how do I avoid it? There is a great deal of emphasis on accurate referencing in written work for university students, and those writing for professional purposes, but little information on the 'when', the 'why', as well as the 'how' of referencing. This book fills that gap, giving clear guidelines on how to correctly cite from external sources, what constitutes plagiarism and how it can be avoided.

A unique feature of the book is the comparisons it makes between different referencing styles - such as Harvard, APA, MLA and Numerical referencing styles - which are shown side-by-side. This provides a useful guide for students as they progress through higher education, and particularly for those on combined studies courses - who may be expected to use two, and sometimes three, different referencing styles.

Other special features in the book include: Essays demonstrating referencing in action, Exercises on when to reference, and on what is, and what is not, plagiarism, A 'Frequently Asked Questions' section on the referencing issues that most often puzzle people, A detailed guide to referencing electronic sources, and advice on how to choose reliable Internet sites. The Complete Guide to Referencing and Avoiding Plagiarism is essential reading for all students and professionals who need to use referencing to accurately reflect the work of others and avoid plagiarism.

Contents:

1 Referencing 1

2 Why reference? 7

3 What, when and how to reference 13

4 Plagiarism 27

5 Referencing styles 42

6 Harvard style of referencing 49

7 American Psychological Association (APA) and Modern Languages Association (MLA) referencing styles 69

8 Numerical referencing styles 76

10 Referencing in action: example references 101

Appendix 1 Answers to the quiz on understanding when to reference 170

Appendix 2 Plagiarism quiz answers 171

Appendix 3 Exercise: Is it plagiarism? 172

Appendix 4 How can theories of managing change be applied in life planning? 174.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [181]-185) and index.

ISBN:

9780335220908

0335220908

9780335220892

0335220894

OCLC:

156810242