Why reference sources?
To validate a point, statement or argument. Opinions carry much more weight
if they are supported by the ideas of an expert.
To give credit to the originator of the thought. Ethical considerations, as
well as the laws of copyright, require authors to acknowledge their sources.
To permit readers to check the original work and assess it for themselves.
To add value to a paper by demonstrating familiarity with relevant literature.
What should be referenced?
Direct quotations. These should be put in inverted commas.
Any information obtained from another author, whether a direct quote or
paraphrasing.
Referencing a book
Parsons, J. and Oja, D. (1978) Computer Concepts,
Cambridge: Course Technology.
Author/s |
Year of publication
(in brackets) |
Title of book
in Italics |
City
of
publication |
Publisher |
Referencing from the Internet
| Author/s |
Year
of publication |
Title
of Web Site/Page |
Host
of Web Site/Publisher |
| Palmer, V. and Nailon, J. (2000)
Using the Internet, Aussie School House, |
| URL: http://www.teachers.ash.org.au\nailon
[28 October 2000] |
URL |
Follow by
access date |
