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C30: Referencing System - Coggle Diagram
C30: Referencing System
Why do we need reference?
To give credibility of argument presented
To avoid plagiarism
Useful to describe/discuss theory, model
To inform reader of sources of ideas presented
Principles of Referencing
Principle of economy (to reduce lengthy text)
Principle of Standardization (allows everyone to understand)
Principle of access
Principle of Transparency
Intellectual property (western concepts of plagiarism)
Types of Referencing
Harvard, American Psychological Association (APA), running note, Vancouver-Numeric style, Author/page (or MLA), Chicago style, Modern Humanities, Research Association style, Modern-languages association style, & Royal Society of London Style
APA-style
Alphabetize the list by author last name
Use et al for authors more than two
Publication date should be in parentheses directly after last author's name
Use one space after periods, colons, semi-colons, & commas
Put title after year of publication, book titles & subtitles should be italicized