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Module 6: Citing & referencing

 

This module covers the very basics of referencing: why it's important and how it's done. 

 

When you complete Module 6, you should be able to:

  1. Understand why referencing is important. 
  2. Identify the components of referencing.
  3. Identify the style for your course and find referencing guides.
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Why reference?

Why are you asked to reference?

 

 

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How to reference

What does referencing look like?

 

 

Screenshot Referencing guide

Referencing styles

Which style do you need to use?

 

 

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Citation generators

How can tools help format your references?

 

 

Photo credits
Why reference: Photo by Hester Qiang on Unsplash
How to reference: Photo by Matej
Citation generators: Image created with Copilot using prompt "create an image of a zoomed-in computer keyboard, which has the word "generate" displayed on one of the keys"

 

 


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