Referencing and Plagiarism
It is very important to learn how to cite references in your assignments so that your tutor can find the sources of information that you have used. It is also necessary in order to avoid plagiarism i.e. the copying of an author's ideas or words without referencing/quoting. When you become a student, you declare that you will not commit plagiarism - if you do, you can lose marks or even be dismissed from your course. Therefore, it is your responsbility to understand the topic although you can contact Library staff if you have any questions.
How to cite and reference
- General guide to citing & referencing
within assignments, reports, dissertations, theses... - Guide to referencing images
- Understanding journal abbreviations: useful if you are required to reference the abbreviated form of journal titles
- Please note the following exceptions:
- Chemistry students: use the RSC Referencing Guide for Chemistry: refer to page 11 - this document also provides advice on submitting articles to the RSC
- Computer Science/Physics: postgraduates and final year undergraduates may find the LaTeX baththesis style and guide helpful
- Funeral Services students: use this Harvard Guide
- Psychology students: use this APA Guide
- Sport & Exercise Science students: use section h of the Journal of Sports Sciences guidelines
- Sports Physiotherapy students: refer to section 8 of your Assessment Information & Regulations
Storing & organising your references
You are less likely to make mistakes when referencing if you keep careful records of the articles and books that you use. You can do this by the following methods:
- Using Endnote & Endnote Web: store & organise references from multiple databases
- Using databases to store & organise your references: check database guides & help sections within specific databases: also, information to be added here at a later date
Plagiarism