bibliographies and references
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Used to introduce Y11 HPQ students to why and when to referenceTRANSCRIPT
Bibliographies and References
Representing what you have learned from earlier authors (Pears, 2008)
What is a bibliography?
List of all the sources you have used in the preparation of your work
Usually placed at the end of a document or on a separate sheet
ResearchAn exploration and learning processBy citing your sources you show the path you
took to come to your conclusionsShows how you brought others’ research and
ideas together and how you came to learn about and develop your own ideas and opinions.
Why?Gives credit to the authors who originally
researched the information Prevents plagiarism - not pretending that
someone else’s work is your ownShows you are aware of and have used a
wide variety of information sourcesShows the extent of your research and lets
the teacher/examiner see that you have done sufficient
Allows the writing to flow!
When do you cite?
Direct quotes in your work to clarify, illustrate, or make a point
Use after you paraphrase or summarise i.e. “translate” someone else’s ideas into your own words.
Not just books or articles should be cited. Any source that you use for information should be cited including websites, TV programs, plays, art exhibitions etc. etc.
Examples from last year
1 & 2
4
3
5
1
2
3
4
5
Remember to:Use the LRC and find your way aroundUse your public library Don’t depend on GoogleUse books, journals, newspapers, DVDs,
plays, Always make a note of your sources at the
timeBibliographies are in alphabetical order by
authorAsk for help
How to produce a bibliography using
Windows 2010