Referencing and Understanding Plagiarism: 24 (Pocket Study Skills) - Softcover

Book 4 of 20: Pocket Study Skills

Kate Williams; Mary Davis

 
9781137530714: Referencing and Understanding Plagiarism: 24 (Pocket Study Skills)

Synopsis

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.



New to this Edition:

- Extensively revised and updated, with new extracts and examples to reflect changes in referencing norms and practices

- Features more advice on introducing quotations and citations

- Contains even more examples of referencing from real students’ work across a range of disciplines

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About the Author

Kate Williams set up the Upgrade Study Advice Service at Oxford Brookes University, UK. She has written a range of books and materials on study skills including Study Skills (Macmillan, 1989), one of the first in the field. She is also the Series Editor for Pocket Study Skills.; Kate Williams set up the Upgrade Study Advice Service at Oxford Brookes University, UK.; Mary Davies manages the Pre-Master's programmes, with a focus on Study Skills, at Oxford Brookes University, UK.

From the Back Cover

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.

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