BSM - Referencing in the Extended Essay

The referencing style that we use at BSM is Harvard

• True

• False

Answer explanation

At BSM you are expected to use MLA9 referencing style

All of the sources cited in the body of my essay must appear in the Works Cited list

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Every citation should have a corresponding reference in the Works Cited list so that the reader can easily identify your source

I can choose whether to use in text (parenthetical) or footnotes for my citations

• True

• False

Answer explanation

MLA9 referencing uses parenthetical in text citations - the source is provided in brackets

If I make mistakes in applying referencing conventions consistently in my final draft, this would be considered plagiarism

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The IBO does not expect you to be perfect, you are allowed to make errors, as long as you make an effort to cite the source and you have shown consistency

At university, you may lose marks for errors in referencing

Including an image without the owner’s permission is ok as long as I reference the source

• True

• False

Answer explanation

You must provide a source for all images.

If you created the image yourself, indicate that you have done so

I don’t need to reference a source if I paraphrase the information, only for direct quotes

• True

• False

Answer explanation

You MUST provide a source for all information that is not common knowledge.

You can choose whether you include a direct citation or if it is more appropriate to paraphrase

Only sources that I have cited in my essay should appear in the Works Cited list

• True

• False

Answer explanation

If you end up not citing a source that you read during your research process, you should not include it in your works cited list.

Every item in the reference list should respond to a citation in your essay.

I need to cite all sources including personal interviews and emails

• True

• False

Answer explanation

All sources, not only those that have been published, should be cited in your essay and included in the works cited list

My supervisor will be responsible for checking my final draft to spot if I have omitted any citations

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Although your supervisor may spot omissions, you are responsible for checking that you have cited a source for all information that is not common knowledge.

I should write my essay and then add in the in text citations afterwards

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Adding citations after you have written your essay will not only be more time-consuming, but could result in accidental omissions.

ADD YOUR CITATIONS WHILE YOU ARE WRITING