Referencing Skills

Referencing is an important part of academic work. It puts your work in context, demonstrates the breadth and depth of your research, and acknowledges other people’s work. Here, you will find resources, tools, and tutorials on proper referencing techniques, avoiding plagiarism, and using software like Zotero and EndNote to manage your citations.

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Referencing

TUS Midlands: Students studying at TUS Midlands should refer to these guidelines.

Referencing

TUS Midwest: Students studying at TUS Midwest should refer to these guidelines.

Avoiding Plagiarism

Avoiding Plagiarism: This guide will help you prevent plagiarism in your work. Plagiarism happens when someone presents an idea or product as new and original, even though it comes from an existing source. To avoid this, always credit or reference the original source when using someone else’s ideas, words, or designs (TUS Midlands).

Apps and Technology Tools

Microsoft Word Referencing

This guide takes you through quickly generating citations with Microsoft Word’s reference tool (TUS Midwest).

Free Referencing Software

This guide introduces Zotero, Mendeley, and EndNote, which are comprehensive tools for managing and citing your references (TUS Midlands).

Downloads/Work Sheets/Tools

Harvard Exercises

Use this Harvard referencing exercise resource to help you learn, practice, and improve your skills (TUS Midlands).

Avoiding Plagiarism Checklist

Avoiding Plagiarism Checklist: Use this checklist to ensure your work is free from plagiarism and properly credits all sources—it’s a simple step that will help you maintain academic integrity (TUS Midlands).

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Check out this YouTube channel, for helpful videos on referencing

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