Assignments - References, citations and avoiding plagiarism - LibGuides at University College London, Global Skip to Main Content Close UCL Home Prospective students Current students Staff Give Library Services Home UCL LIBRARY SERVICES UCL Home LibGuides Library skills References, citations and avoiding plagiarism Assignments Search this Guide Search References, citations and avoiding plagiarism An introduction to the function and practice of referencing your sources References, citations and avoiding plagiarism Getting Started Assignments Independent research Understanding a reference Managing your references How to reference Referencing stylesToggle Dropdown Harvard referencing Vancouver referencing APA referencing Chicago referencing OSCOLA referencing MHRA referencing MLA referencing PlagiarismToggle Dropdown Avoiding plagiarism Turnitin Further help Assignments Referencing in your assignments In academic work of any kind, effective referencing of your sources will ensure that you: show that you are writing from a position of understanding of your topic. demonstrate that you have read widely and deeply. enable the reader to locate the source of each quote, idea or work/evidence (that was not your own). avoid plagiarism and uphold academic honesty. In order to cite sources correctly in your assignments, you need to understand the essentials of how to reference and follow guidelines for the referencing style you are required to use. How to reference Referencing styles Avoiding plagiarism Citing your sources can help you avoid plagiarism. You may need to submit your assignments through Turnitin, plagiarism detection software. Find out more about Turnitin and how you can use it to check your work before submitting it: What is plagiarism? Turnitin Why do I need to reference? Find out more Referencing and empowerment Karen Gravett & Ian M. Kinchin (2020) Referencing and empowerment: exploring barriers to agency in the higher education student experience, Teaching in Higher Education, 25:1, 84-97 Plagiarism: what is it, whom does it offend, and how does one deal with it? J D Armstrong, 2nd (1993) Plagiarism: what is it, whom does it offend, and how does one deal with it?, American Journal of Roentgenology, 161:3, 479-484 Teaching Referencing as an Introduction to Epistemological Empowerment Monica Hendricks & Lynn Quinn (2000) Teaching Referencing as an Introduction to Epistemological Empowerment, Teaching in Higher Education, 5:4, 447-457 Academic honesty and conduct Academic Integrity at UCL What is Academic Integrity, why is it important, and what happens if you breach it? Introduction to Academic Integrity Introduction to Academic Integrity is a short Moodle course to develop good academic practice, which includes information on plagiarism, how to reference accurately and where to find sources and support. Understanding academic integrity UCL's online and self-paced course to help you understand academic integrity, designed to help students to develop good academic practice for completing assessments. Referencing and avoiding plagiarism tutorial Referencing and avoiding plagiarism tutorial << Previous: Getting Started Next: Independent research >> Last Updated: Jan 20, 2022 9:58 AM URL: https://library-guides.ucl.ac.uk/referencing-plagiarism Print Page Login to LibApps UCL facilities About UCL Faculties and departments Library Museums and Collections UCL Bloomsbury Theatre UCL Shop UCL locations Maps and buildings UCL and London UCL Global Connect with UCL Alumni Businesses Media Relations Jobs Support us University College London, Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BT +44 (0)20 7679 2000 Copyright © UCL Disclaimer Freedom of Information Accessibility Privacy and Cookies Slavery statement Contact Us
