Referencing and Understanding Plagiarism

ISBN-13: 9781137530714 / Angielski / Miękka / 2017 / 158 str.

UK) Davis Mary (Oxford

Opis

This guide explains why referencing is an essential part of good writing, and shows how to do it. It explains what plagiarism is and how to avoid it. With clear explanations and examples, this handy easy-to-read guide has engaging illustrations and an informal style.

Spis treści

Introduction.- PART I: UNDERSTANDING REFERENCING.- The essentials of referencing.- Referencing styles.- The research process and referencing tools.- Referencing in action.- PART II: WRITING AND REFERENCING.- Using sources in your writing.- Write with confidence.- PART III: UNDERSTANDING PLAGIARISM.- What is my own work?.- Getting help with your own work.- Where do I draw the line?.- Use of Turnitin.- PART IV: REFERENCING: THE PRACTICALITIES.- Frequently asked questions.- Essential sources and examples.- More examples of references.- PART V: OTHER STYLES OF REFERENCING.- Vancouver.- MHRA.- APA.- MLA.- References.- Useful Sources.- Index.

O autorze

Kate Williams set up and works for Upgrade, the Study Advice Service at Oxford Brookes University, UK. She is also the Series Editor for Pocket Study Skills. 

Mary Davies manages the Pre-Master's programmes, with a focus on Study Skills, at Oxford Brookes University, UK, and is a researcher of plagiarism.

Blurb

Why is it essential to reference? And how do I avoid plagiarism? This book explains why and how to do it to get your best grades.

It’s a quick and easy-to-read guide that:

• is sharply focused on good academic practice
  
• gives practical advice and real examples
  
• includes a  ‘look up’ section for different referencing styles
  
• has quizzes to help you understand plagiarism – so you never need to worry about it!
  

The new edition has more on how to introduce quotations and citations, and contains even more examples of references.

Kate Williams set up and works for the Upgrade Study Advice Service at Oxford Brookes University, UK.

Mary Davis manages the Pre-Master’s programmes at Oxford Brookes University, UK, and is a researcher of plagiarism.