1. Library Resources

2. Content Higher Education IMI Library Resources
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Institute of Hospitality
Validating Partner Resources
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Referencing
Expectations
Guidance
Legitimate Sources from which to reference

3. Higher Education!
What is the benefits of Higher Education?

4. Benefits of Higher Education (www.timeshighereducation.com) 2013
Individual
Higher Salaries
Greater life satisfaction
Longer life expectancy
Better Health
Lower incidence of Obesity
Society
Highly educated workforce
Better social cohesion
Political stability
Faster Economic growth
Individuals more likely to vote

5. Higher Education Keywords!
Professional
Self-Directed
Responsible
Independent
Research Ability

6. Resources: The Problem!
G.I.G.O.

7. Resources: The Problem!
Academic Garbage definition Wikipedia General Google search results Ukessays.com Academic Garbage in Practice No in-text referencing Work that does not follow the Academic Guide Poor referencing Disorganised Reference section

8. IMI Library Resources - Physical
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9. IMI Library Resources - Electronic
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12. Referencing - Expectations
Reference Guidelines for Essays, Reports, and Presentations
Students are expected to engage with secondary literature in all written and assessed work. Below are the general indicative guidelines as to the level of engagement expected. This requirement will be discussed in detail by the unit leader at the beginning of this unit:
1,000 word minimum 10 references to peer-reviewed secondary sources
2,000 word minimum 15 references to peer-reviewed secondary sources
3,000 word minimum 20 references to peer-reviewed secondary sources

13. Referencing Guidance

14. Referencing - Legitimate Sources
Academic Books – Peer Referenced
Journal Articles
Google Scholar -

15. Reference – Legitimate Sources
What is a scholarly source? 
Scholarly sources (also referred to as academic, peer-reviewed, or refereed) are written by experts in a particular field. These resources will provide the most substantial information for your research and papers
What is peer-review?
When a source has been peer-reviewed it has undergone the review and scrutiny of a review board of colleagues in the author's field.
Why use scholarly sources?
The authority and credibility evident in scholarly sources will contribute a great deal to the overall quality of your papers.
How can I tell if a source is scholarly?

16. Referencing – Legitmate Sources
Criteria
Authors
Are author names included? Are the author's credentials provided? Are the credentials relevant to the information provided?
Publishers
Who is the publisher of the information? Is the publisher an academic institution, scholarly, or professional organization? Is their purpose for publishing this source evident?
Audience
Who is the intended audience of this source? Is the language geared toward those with knowledge of a specific discipline or the general public?
Content
Why is the information being provided or the article written? Are sources cited? Are there references to other writings on this topic? Are there charts, graphs, tables, and bibliographies included? Are research claims documented? Are conclusions based on evidence provided? How long is the source?
Currency/Timeliness
Is the date of publication evident? Is currency of the information crucial to your research?

17. Summary Our goal for you: to become a Self-Directed Life Long Learner
Utilise peer-reviewed academic quality references to support your work
Reference as per the guidelines for your University