How to Cite, Reference & Avoid Plagiarism at University

Jonathan Weyers and Kathleen McMillan both work at the University of Dundee. Both have been teaching and lecturing for over 25 years and latterly have specialised in the transferable skills area. They have a track record of collaborative writing and achievement in this area.

• Introduction1. The importance of correct citation and referencing – how to understand the conventions of academic writingKey concepts of citation, referencing and plagiarism2. Facts about plagiarism – how this form of academic dishonesty occurs and how it can be identified.3. Misconceptions about plagiarism – how this form of academic dishonesty occurs and how it can be identified.4. Basics of literature searching – how to be aware of the sources of literature.5. Understanding the structure of text – how to elicit meaning in material for potential citation.6. Principles and techniques for reporting source material – how to introduce the work of others into your own text.7. Quoting from source material – how to use extracts from other texts correctly.8. Summarising and paraphrasing – how to use your own words to express the work of others.A case study of citing and referencing9. A sample text to demonstrate the conventions in practice – how to complete the process from initial brainstorm to final text.Conventions and terminology of citation and referencing10. Different practices in citation and referencing – how to observe linguistic, grammatical and notational forms.Five referencing styles11. American Psychological Association (APA) Style12. ChicagoStyle13. Harvard Style14. Modern Languages Association (MLA) Style15. VancouverStyleReferences and further reading Glossary Grammar ToolkitRules of punctuationRules of spelling Index