Basics of referencing LIBRARY Session outline This session

Basics of referencing LIBRARY

Session outline �This ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ session will cover: What is ‘referencing’? Reassurance! Introduction to some referencing styles Tips for finding reference details Choosing a referencing style Using the UC Referencing Guide Hands on practice 2

What is referencing? � Each information source you use in assignments etc must be acknowledged in two ways: ◦ An ‘in-text’ reference – usually called a ‘citation’ ◦ A complete reference in a footnote, reference list OR bibliography � References (and citations) are formatted according to particular styles ◦ A Referencing Guide gives details of format � Accurate references allow your reader to find those sources � Referencing your information sources is a requirement of the University of Canberra ◦ Academic Integrity Policy: https: //guard. canberra. edu. au/policy. php? pol_id=3175 3

Reassurance! �You don’t need to ‘learn’ referencing ◦ All the information is in a referencing guide �ALWAYS CHECK DETAILS IN A REFERENCING GUIDE 4

Referencing styles Two categories: ◦ Author-Date styles ◦ Numerical styles �The in-text citation consists �A number in text, guides of author’s name and year of the reader to the publication reference details at the �A detailed reference for foot of the page each work is given in a Reference List at the end of (footnote) or the end of your assignment (end note) 5

Harvard style: Lewis, V 2012, Positive bodies: loving the skin you're in, Australian Academic Press, Toowong, Qld. Chicago Humanities style: Lewis, Vivienne. Positive Bodies: Loving the Skin You‘re In. Toowong, Australia: Australian Academic Press, 2012. Examples Vancouver style: (5) Lewis V. Positive bodies: loving the skin you're in. Toowong, (Australia): Australian Academic Press; 2012. APA style: Lewis, V. (2012). Positive bodies: loving the skin you're in. Toowong, Australia: Australian Academic. 6

Harvard style: Patino, A, Pitta, DA & Quinones, R 2012, ‘Social media's emerging importance in market research’, Journal of Consumer Marketing, vol. 29, no. 3, pp. 233 -237, viewed 27 November 2012, Emerald. Chicago Humanities style: Patino, Anthony, Dennis A. Pitta, and Ralph Quinones. "Social Media's Emerging Importance in Market Research. " Journal of Consumer Marketing 29, no. 3 (2012): 233 -237. Vancouver style: (11) Patino A, Pitta DA, Quinones R. Social media's emerging importance in market research. J Con Mkt. 2012; 29(3): 233 -7. APA style: Patino, A. , Pitta, D. A. , & Quinones, R. (2012). Social media's emerging importance in market research. Journal of Consumer Marketing, 29(3), 233 -237. doi: 10. 1108/07363761211221800 7

Where to find reference information � Books: v Title page and/or back of the title page v Chapter authors will appear at start of chapter, and in table of contents 8

For Library books, this information is also available from the catalogue record 9

� Journal articles: �Article title & author/s are listed at the beginning of an article �Journal title, date, volume & issue may appear on each page of an article ◦ Articles found online �Database summary page will have all details ◦ Print journals: �Title, volume, issue & date given on cover �Volume & issue number styles can vary e. g. no issue number, month name etc 10

� Websites: ◦ Many variations!! ◦ Sometimes no personal author is given �An organisation may be the author ◦ If no date provided, use ‘last updated’ ◦ Ask Library staff or ASC Rovers for help 11

… r e mb e m Re Record the information about every source carefully… …while you have it in your hand or on your screen! 12

Which style do I choose? �There is no ‘best’ or ‘easiest’ style �Your lecturers will usually nominate a style ◦ You may need to use different styles for different lecturers! �Be sure to use the nominated style consistently and accurately 13

Where to find referencing guides �Start at the Library homepage: ◦ http: //www. canberra. edu. au/library/ 14

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Tabs for general information and individual referencing styles Select the style you have been asked to use 16

Click on the tab to choose from the list of materials, or choose from the left column The ‘home’ page for each style gives general guidelines on format, in-text citations & Reference Lists Sometimes it’s tricky to decide what type of material you are using! It will get easier with practice AND Library staff are happy to help! 17

For each material type, the format is given in red showing layout, punctuation, & font style, plus examples of references Follow the format carefully, every time!

Exercise �On the worksheet provided & using UC Referencing Guide, create references for 2 or 3 items following the instructions attached to each item ◦ 5 -10 minutes, do 2 -3 items ◦ Swap items with other class participants ◦ Ask the trainers for assistance if you need it – we want to help you learn what to do! 19

Books Exercise results APA Style Harvard Style ITEM A: Loomba, A. (2005). Colonialism/Postcolonialism (2 nd ed. ). London: Routledge. ITEM D: Loomba, A 2005, Colonialism/Postcolonialism, 2 nd edn, Routledge, London. ITEM B: Lewis, V. (2012). Positive bodies: Loving the skin you're in. Toowong, Australia: Australian Academic. ITEM E: Lewis, V 2012, Positive bodies: loving the skin you're in, Australian Academic Press, Toowong, Qld. ITEM C: Ferguson, A. (2012). Gina Rinehart. Sydney, Australia: Macmillan. ITEM F: Ferguson, A 2012, Gina Rinehart, Macmillan, Sydney. 20

Journal articles Exercise results APA Style Harvard Style ITEM J: Slevc, L. R. , & Miyake, A. (2006). Individual differences in second-language proficiency: does musical ability matter? Psychological Science, 17(8), 675 -681. ITEM G: Slevc, LR & Miyake, A 2006, ‘Individual differences in second-language proficiency: does musical ability matter? ’, Psychological Science, vol. 17, no. 8, pp. 675 -681. ITEM K: Runciman, D. (2012). Political Games. History Today, 62(June), 38 -45. Retrieved from http: //www. historytoday. com ITEM H: Runciman, D 2012, ‘Political Games’, History Today, vol. 62, no. June, pp. 38 -45, viewed 12 December 2012, Academic Search Complete. ITEM L: Ghosh, S. , & Mujumdar, P. P. (2006). Risk minimization in water quality control problems of a river system. Advances in Water Resources, 29, 458 -470. doi: 10. 1016/j. advwatres. 2005. 06. 001 ITEM I: Ghosh, S & Mujumdar, PP 2006, ‘Risk minimization in water quality control problems of a river system’, Advances in Water Resources, vol. 29, pp. 458 -470, viewed 13 December 2012, Science Direct. 21

More reassurance… �This will get easier with practice �Don’t be afraid to ask for help �Any questions? 22

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