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Referencing and avoiding plagiarism tutorial
This tutorial explains what plagiarism is, how to avoid it, and why and how you should acknowledge your sources.
Guide to references. citations and avoiding plagiarism 
This guide will help you understand why you need to reference. It also has a guide on how to use Harvard or Vancouver style referencing for a variety of different resources you might use for your academic work, including books, journals, conference proceedings, websites, social media and more.
Reference management software packages can help you:
There is a range of different software available; UCL Library Services provides support and guidance for EndNote, Zotero and Mendeley. These are all available to download for free or under UCL licences.
Why is accurate referencing important? How do I reference sources correctly? What must I do to avoid plagiarism in my written work? How can I use referencing to assert my own ideas? This excellent new edition of The Complete Guide to Referencing and Avoiding Plagiarism continues to demystify the referencing process and provide essential guidance to make sure you are not committing plagiarism.
Writing at University offers guidance on how to develop the writing you have to do at university along with a greater understanding of what is involved in this complex activity. This edition includes a section on avoiding plagiarism.
