For students who want to get the most from their research activities.
Search the Blog
Referencing: What, Why and How
Referencing is a skill required by all students. How ideas, information, and data created by other researchers are incorporated into your assignment has a direct impact on your grades and performance.
Introducing Harvard Referencing
Harvard referencing is an author-date citation format. A brief introduction to applying Harvard Referencing to citations and references in your assignment.
Introducing APA Referencing
APA Referencing is an author-date citation format. A brief introduction to applying APA Referencing to citations and references in your assignment.
Using a Summary in Academic Writing
Using summary in academic writing can establish how your research may contribute to the field, provides credibility to your writing by bringing together multiple perspectives and creating a balanced view of the research.
Using Paraphrasing in Academic Writing
Paraphrasing is a legitimate way to use incorporate the work of other authors and researchers in your assignment, providing you include the in-text citations and references for each source you paraphrase.
Using Intellectual Property at University
Students use Intellectual property regularly during their studies. Understanding IP and copyright provides insight and perspective on the value it provides in your research and how you can secondary research responsibly.
Avoid Plagiarism: 17 practical suggestions
17 practical steps you can take to avoid plagiarism and improve the quality of your assignment and coursework at university.
Plagiarism at University
Students who submit someone else’s work as though it was their own face some serious academic misconduct issues. Plagiarism in any form detracts from the effort you have invested in your learning and should be avoided.
17 Common Types of Plagiarism
There are 17 common types of plagiarism. As a student plagiarism is one of the most serious academic misconduct issues you need to avoid. It can result in disciplinary action or being withdrawn from your course.
Using Quotes in Academic Writing
Discover essential tips for using quotes in academic writing effectively. Learn how to integrate quotations seamlessly into your essays and papers to enhance your arguments, provide evidence, and demonstrate thorough research.
Write a Summary: “how to” in 4 steps
A summary is a used to capture the main ideas or arguments of a longer piece of writing. Written in your own words it provides an overview of the key points from the source.
Plagiarism: reduce the risk
Plagiarism happens when students have poor referencing skills, poor notetaking skills, lack critical analysis skills and are lazy or short of time when writing an assignment.
The Importance of Citations and Referencing for Students
Referencing is an essential part of academic writing. Understanding the importance of referencing and relevant to your university assignments can help you understand the benefits of prioritising this activity.
How to Paraphrase
It is important to practice paraphrasing with academic integrity, originality, credibility to develop your critical thinking skills and employ effectively to support your academic success.
Reference List: how to write
A Reference List is a complete list of sources used your coursework assignment. Every in-text citation in your paper should have a corresponding entry in the Reference List.
Academic Integrity at University
Academic Integrity is about behaving with Honesty, Trust, Responsibility, Respect and Fairness in all of your conduct and actions at university to ensure your success.
Reference List vs Bibliography
A reference list and bibliography are useful at different stages of the research process, notetaking activities and writing for your assignment. Building your bibliography when you start your search process can help to enhance your research and writing activities.
Citing your Sources
Master the art of citing sources: Learn when, why, and how to cite in your research for credibility and maintain your academic integrity, avoiding plagiarism.
Referencing: 20 Styles
There are many referencing styles to choose from. The style you choose largely depends on the subject or the academic discipline. Check with your lecturer or course handbook to see what the referencing style you should use.
Literature Review – How to
Learn about the value of a literature review in developing your search skills, critical analysis skills and understanding of a topic.