Referencing
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Why is referencing so important?
- To enable your tutor to verify your references You're partly right but protecting yourself from charges of plagiarism is also very important.
- To protect yourself from charges of plagiarism You're partly right but it is also important that your tutor can verify your references.
- Both of the above Correct! Both is the best answer. If you reference all your sources you cannot be accused of plagiarising and your tutor can find your information source if he/she wants to.
Which of the following is the best definition of plagiarism?
- The act or process of deceiving or misleading, especially by concealing the truth. No, sorry! This is a definition of DECEIT, an aspect of plagiarism.
- The use of false representations to gain an unjust advantage. No, sorry! This is a definition of FRAUD, an aspect of plagiarism.
- The act or instance of taking and using the thoughts, writings, inventions, etc., of another person as one's own. Correct! This is the best definition of plagiarism - using another's ideas as your own.
Which of the sources below do you need to cite if you use them?
- Book Correct!
- Journal article Correct!
- Your own thoughts and ideas No, sorry!
- Website Correct!
Do you still have to cite your source if you describe someone else's idea in your own words (paraphrase)?
- True Correct!
- False No, sorry!
Where do you find an in-text citation?
- In the reference list or bibliography at the end of a paper No, sorry
- Within the text of a paper Correct! An in-text citation is found within the essay, not at the end (a reference list) or at the bottom of the page (footnotes).
- At the bottom of the page as a footnote No, sorry!
