Get the Know-how: References and citations explained
Good quality bibliographies and correct referencing in your assignments can lift your assignment marks from a 2.1 to a First. Check with your Department for their preferred referencing style and then follow the links below for help and advice on referencing.
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References and citations explained
Do your referencing and citation skills need improvement? Learn how to cite different types of resource for your assignments.
This course would be useful for all students who use the Harvard referencing style.
Booking
To ensure every one gets a chance to come to these popular courses, this year we are asking you to book your place. Go to Learn module:-
Dates:
- Tuesday 15th November 2011, 12.00-12.50pm
Place:
Library Training Room 1
Refworks: getting started
Need to keep track of all the references you have found? Learn how to use Refworks to create and manage your own personal bibliographic database.
There will be time for hands-on practice.
This course would be useful for anybody who needs a tool for managing references
Booking
To ensure every one gets a chance to come to these popular courses, this year we are asking you to book your place. Go to Learn module:-
Dates:
- Monday 17th October 2011, 1pm-1.50pm
- Venue: S006
- Friday 25th November 2011, 12pm-12.50pm
- Venue: S006
- Tuesday 6th December 2011, 11am-11.50am
- Venue: N004
Other Resources:
- Course material: Managing your references using Refworks
- Advice sheet - Citing and Referencing
- View course material on Learn:- Get the Know-how: skills to succeed
- Access RAPID - an electronic tool for recording and planning PDP
- Harvard Referencing Toolkit
- Numerical Referencing Toolkit