basics of referencing

Basics of referencing

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Session outlineThis session will cover:

◦What is ‘referencing’?◦Reassurance!◦Introduction to some referencing styles◦Tips for finding reference details◦Choosing a referencing style◦Using the UC Referencing Guide◦Hands on practice

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What is referencing? Each information source you use in assignments etc must

be acknowledged in two ways:◦ An ‘in-text’ reference – usually called a ‘citation’◦ A complete reference in a footnote, reference list OR bibliography

References (and citations) are formatted according to particular styles◦ A Referencing Guide gives details of format

Accurate references allow your reader to find those sources

Referencing your information sources is arequirement of the University of Canberra◦ Academic Integrity Policy:https://guard.canberra.edu.au/policy/policy.php?pol_id=3175

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Reassurance!You don’t need to ‘learn’

referencing◦All the information is in a referencing guide

ALWAYS CHECK DETAILSIN A REFERENCING GUIDE

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◦Numerical styles A number in text,

guides the reader to the reference details at the foot of the page (footnote) or the end of your assignment (end note)

The in-text citation consists of author’s name and year of publication

A detailed reference for each work is given in a Reference List at the end of your assignment

◦Author-Date styles

Two categories:Referencing styles

Harvard style:Lewis, V 2012, Positive bodies: loving the skin you're in, Australian Academic Press, Toowong, Qld.

APA style:Lewis, V. (2012). Positive bodies: loving the skin you're in. Toowong, Australia: Australian Academic .

Vancouver style:(5) Lewis V. Positive bodies: loving the skin you're in. Toowong, (Australia): Australian Academic Press; 2012.

Chicago Humanities style:Lewis, Vivienne. Positive Bodies: Loving the Skin You‘re In.

Toowong, Australia: Australian Academic Press, 2012.

Examples

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APA style:Patino, A., Pitta, D. A., & Quinones, R. (2012). Social media's emerging importance in market research. Journal of Consumer Marketing, 29(3), 233-237. doi:10.1108/07363761211221800

Chicago Humanities style:Patino, Anthony, Dennis A. Pitta, and Ralph Quinones. "Social Media's Emerging Importance in Market Research." Journal of Consumer Marketing 29, no. 3 (2012): 233-237.

Harvard style:Patino, A, Pitta, DA & Quinones, R 2012, ‘Social media's emerging importance in market research’, Journal of Consumer Marketing, vol. 29, no. 3, pp. 233-237, viewed 27 November 2012, Emerald.

Vancouver style:(11) Patino A, Pitta DA, Quinones R. Social media's emerging importance in market research. J Con Mkt. 2012; 29(3):233-7.

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Where to find reference information

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Books: Title page and/or back

of the title page Chapter authors will

appear at start of chapter, and in table of contents

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For Library books, this information is also available from the catalogue record

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Journal articles: Article title & author/s are listed at the beginning of an article

Journal title, date, volume & issue may appear on each page of an article

◦ Articles found online Database summary page will have all details

◦ Print journals: Title, volume, issue & date given on cover

Volume & issue numberstyles can varye.g. no issue number, month name etc

Websites:◦Many variations!!◦Sometimes no personal author is given

An organisation may be the author◦ If no date provided, use ‘last updated’

◦Ask Library staff or ASC Roversfor help

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Record the information about every source carefully…

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…while you have it in your hand or on your screen!

Remember

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Which style do I choose?There is no ‘best’ or ‘easiest’ styleYour lecturers will usually nominate a style

◦ You may need to use different styles for different lecturers!

Be sure to use the nominated style consistently and accurately

Where to find referencing guides

Start at the Library homepage:◦ http://www.canberra.edu.au/library/

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Tabs for general information and individual referencing styles

Select the style you have been asked to use

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The ‘home’ page for each style gives general guidelines on format, in-text citations & Reference Lists

Click on the tab to choose from the list of materials, or choose from the left column

Sometimes it’s tricky to decide what type of

material you are using!

It will get easier with practice AND Library

staff are happy to help!

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For each material type, the format is given in red showing layout, punctuation, & font style, plus examples of references

Follow the format carefully, every time!

ExerciseOn the worksheet provided & using UC

Referencing Guide, create references for 2 or 3 items following the instructions attached to each item

◦5-10 minutes, do 2-3 items◦Swap items with other class participants

◦Ask the trainers for assistance if you need it – we want to help you learn what to do!

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APA Style

ITEM A:Loomba, A. (2005). Colonialism/Postcolonialism (2nd ed.). London: Routledge.ITEM B:Lewis, V. (2012). Positive bodies: Loving the skin you're in. Toowong, Australia: Australian Academic. ITEM C:Ferguson, A. (2012). Gina Rinehart. Sydney, Australia: Macmillan.

Harvard Style

ITEM D:Loomba, A 2005, Colonialism/Postcolonialism, 2nd edn, Routledge, London.

ITEM E:Lewis, V 2012, Positive bodies: loving the skin you're in, Australian Academic Press, Toowong, Qld.

ITEM F:Ferguson, A 2012, Gina Rinehart, Macmillan, Sydney.

Exercise results

Books

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APA StyleITEM J:Slevc, L. R., & Miyake, A. (2006). Individual differences in second-language proficiency: does musical ability matter? Psychological Science, 17(8), 675-681.ITEM K:Runciman, D. (2012). Political Games. History Today, 62(June), 38-45. Retrieved from http://www.historytoday.comITEM L:Ghosh, S., & Mujumdar, P. P. (2006). Risk minimization in water quality control problems of a river system. Advances in Water Resources, 29, 458-470. doi:10.1016/j.advwatres.2005.06.001

Harvard StyleITEM G:Slevc, LR & Miyake, A 2006, ‘Individual differences in second-language proficiency: does musical ability matter?’, Psychological Science, vol. 17, no. 8, pp. 675-681. ITEM H:Runciman, D 2012, ‘Political Games’, History Today, vol. 62, no. June, pp. 38-45, viewed 12 December 2012, Academic Search Complete.ITEM I:Ghosh, S & Mujumdar, PP 2006, ‘Risk minimization in water quality control problems of a river system’, Advances in Water Resources, vol. 29, pp. 458-470, viewed 13 December 2012, Science Direct.

Exercise results

Journal articles

More reassurance…

This will get easier with practice

Don’t be afraid to ask for help

Any questions?

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