Citing and Referencing in Academic Writing

Mark, head of the English Department, introduces Harvard referencing, emphasizing its importance in academic writing. He addresses common misconceptions, such as paraphrasing and using lecture notes without citation. Mark explains in-text citation techniques, focusing on author and information prominence. He highlights common errors, including grammar and punctuation mistakes, and provides resources for further learning. The presentation concludes with a call to use recommended style guides and books for mastering referencing.

What is the primary purpose of Harvard referencing in academic writing?

• To avoid plagiarism and give credit to original authors

• To make the document look professional

• To confuse the reader

• To increase the word count of the document

What might happen if you fail to properly reference your work?

• You will receive extra credit

• Your work will be considered more creative

• You may face accusations of plagiarism

• Your work will be published

Which of the following is a common misconception about referencing?

• Paraphrased content does not need to be cited

• Direct quotes need to be cited

• All sources must be cited

• Personal experiences do not need to be cited

Why is it important to cite your lecture notes?

• Because they are your own creation

• Because they are based on information from your lecturer

• Because they are not important

• Because they are public domain

What is the key difference between author-prominent and information-prominent citations?

• Author-prominent focuses on the author, while information-prominent focuses on the information

• Author-prominent is more formal

• Information-prominent is only used in science

• Author-prominent is used for books, information-prominent for articles

What is a common error when using author-prominent style?

• Citing the wrong year

• Using too many authors

• Not fitting the author into the grammar of the sentence

• Forgetting to include the author's name

When should you use the present tense in academic writing?

• When quoting directly

• When writing a conclusion

• When discussing current research or relevance

• When referring to past research

What should you include when directly quoting from a text?

• The title of the book

• The page number

• The publication year only

• The author's name only

Which resource is recommended for understanding citation styles?

• A random blog

• Wikipedia

• Anglia Ruskin referencing guide

• Your friend's notes

What is the benefit of using the book 'Cite Them Right'?

• It is only for science students

• It is a novel

• It provides comprehensive guidance on referencing

• It is free