Referencing and Understanding Plagiarism [Paperback]

This concise and user-friendly guide explains why referencing is an essential part of good writing and shows students how to reference correctly. It also develops students understanding of what plagiarism is and how they can avoid it in their work. Featuring clear explanations and examples throughout, this book will help students to draw on the work of others in their field in a responsible and ethical way.

This is an indispensable resource for all students that need to get to grips with referencing.

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.

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.

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.

Its a quick and easy-to-read guide that:

• is sharply focused on good academic practice
  
• gives practical advice and real examl#,