Another key work on referencing, which I don't think has been mentioned yet, is:
Neville, C. (2008). Complete guide to referencing and avoiding plagiarism. Milton Keynes: Open UP. (the style of this reference is APA 5th which is a major one from the
several hundred given in EndNote)
Colin gives a very useful overview of referencing practice nationally.
All of this about 'how to reference' misses the key issues in the current debate on the subject. This has been prompted by Alex Gill's recent piece in the Times Higher about the need for authoritative standardisation, locally and nationally
to get us out of the 'jungle of styles'.
If list members are interested, there has been quite a debate on the LDHEN mailgroup.
Regards,
Max
PS At the risk of starting another debate, this is an information literacy mailgroup and it is quite disappointing to see posts without a decent email signature indicating institution and contact points etc. You might know who you are
but I don't necessarily ! This is just a general point, not pointed at anyone in particular.
Max McMurdo
Information Skills Consultant
Department of Nursing and Health Studies
School of Human and Health Sciences
University of Huddersfield
Queensgate
Huddersfield
HD1 3DH
T 01484.422288 Direct line 01484.471868
-----Original Message-----
From: Information literacy and information skills teaching discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Jane Tomlinson
Sent: 16 September 2009 11:46
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Subject: Re: Referencing Sources
I would recommend the book 'Cite them right'
http://www.citethemright.co.uk/
This is the what all the subject librarian here at Exeter refer to.
Jane Tomlinson
Deputy Head of
Information and Learning
Services Department
-----Original Message-----
From: Information literacy and information skills teaching discussion
list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Amanda Deacon
Sent: 16 September 2009 10:57
Subject: Referencing Sources
Dear All
I am doing some sessions with our AS and A level students on plagiarism
and how to reference correctly (using the Harvard method of citation).
However, I feel the source I am referring to may be a little out of date
and would be grateful for your feedback on the sources you use when
teaching sessions with your students.
Many thanks.
Amanda
Amanda Deacon BA (Hons) MCLIP
Learning Resources Co-ordinator
The BRIT School
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