Referencing

Why should you reference your sources?

• All the 3 responses are correct.

• Demonstrates to your reader that you’ve used credible sources.

• Provides full details of the sources you have used.

• To avoid plagiarism.

You must pay careful attention to italics and punctuation when creating your references – the little details matter!

• False

• True

Which referencing style is shown in this picture?

• Swinburne Harvard

• APA 7th edition

When you use someone else’s ideas in your assignment and rephrase them into your own words, this is called

• Quote

• Paraphrase

If you are unsure of the referencing style to use for an assignment, you can check your assignment handout or speak with your tutor or lecturer.

• False

• True

Each reference on the reference page must have a matching in-text citation in the text of your paper.

• True

• False

What are the two main parts of a referencing style?

• Reference list and date

• Date and title

• In-text citation and reference list

• Author name and title