Referencing
Referencing is essential in order to avoid plagiarism and succeed in your studies. These resources are designed to help you learn the technique of referencing and understand how to avoid plagiarism.
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 9.2.2 in the Assessment Policies and Procedures Manual) as direct copying; close paraphrasing without acknowledgement and submitting someone else's work as your own; use of another person's ideas without acknowledgment. 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