Research – 2 Julie Richards

Introduction Methods Results Discussion Referencing How research is set out Introduction Methods Results Discussion Referencing

What is referencing? When you write an assignment, you are required to refer to the work of other authors. Each time you do so, it is necessary to identify their work by making reference to it – both in the text of your assignment and in a list at the end of your assignment. This practice of acknowledging authors is known as referencing. References MUST be used whenever you use someone else’s opinions, theories and data.

Why should you reference? References enhance your writing and assist your reader by:- Showing the breadth of your research. Strengthening your academic argument. Showing the reader the sources of your information. Allowing the reader to consult your sources independently. Allowing the reader to verify your data.

Robert Harris (2001) developed the following diagrams (this should help you with knowing when to reference) Did you think of it? YES No Is it common knowledge YES No Do not reference it Reference it

Another example to help you reference :- YES Another persons words? No Quote and reference it Another persons ideas YES It needs to be referenced No Do not reference it

Features of referencing a book Surname & initials of author(s) Year of publication – put in brackets Title of book (in italics) The edition e.g. 4th edn Publishers name Place of publication Jones, A. P. and Smith, A. (1997) A Guide to Research. Wakefield Press: Kent

Features of referencing a journal article Surname & initials of author(s) Year of publication - put in brackets Title of article in single quotation marks Title of journal in italics Issue number or other identifier e.g. Winter Page number Stove, A.H and Palmer, S. (1993) In search of the typical eyewitness. American Psychologist, 48. p.575-578 ACTIVITY