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Information Research Skills Tutorials: 3A Getting started (the basics)

Learn how to find, evaluate and properly reference information, working through from a 'getting started' level to advanced techniques

Introduction

By the end of this module you will be able to:

  • Recognise what a reference is and why referencing is important
  • Identify when you need to reference
  • Differentiate between in-text citations and reference lists
  • Outline the basic elements that make up a reference

Tutorials and sections

3A. Referencing - the Basics

Click on the button above to view the tutorial, or use the links below to view the individual sections by topic.

Why referencing is important
What and when to reference
Elements of a reference
In-text citations and reference lists