Referencing
Referencing is essential in order to avoid plagiarism and succeed in your studies. This webpage is designed to help you learn the technique of referencing and understand how to avoid plagiarism.
- Introduction to referencing
- Styles of referencing
- Referencing using Footnotes (PDF 349kb - download Adobe Acrobat)
- Referencing using the AJP system (PDF 420kb - download Adobe Acrobat)
- Referencing using the APA system (link to Australian Catholic University guide. Opens in new window)
- Referencing using the Harvard system (PDF 145kb - download Adobe Acrobat)
- Referencing using the Harvard system (Online modules)
- Referencing - frequently asked questions
Plagiarism
Plagiarism includes copying other peoples' ideas and work without acknowledgement. The University views plagiarism as 'academic misconduct' and penalties apply. It is defined by University policy (section 10.5 in the Assessment Policies and Procedures Manual) as word for word copying; close paraphrasing without acknowledgement and submitting someone else's work as your own. Using correct referencing technique is your insurance policy against plagiarism.
- Academic integrity (University policy)
- Avoiding plagiarism
Library resources
The University of South Australia Library provides:
- access to information from their databases, catalogues, and subject resources
- Infogate - an online tutorial which demonstrates how to search, find and use information
- On campus workshops
Throughout the year Learning Connection runs workshops on campus covering topics related to study and student lifestyle. Check this site to see what workshops are coming up.