Referencing

As a student, you are constantly listening to and reading other people's ideas. You often use these ideas in your assignments, for instance, in a discussion that requires a variety of writer's ideas.

Referencing is an essential standardised way to acknowledge where you found the ideas and information used in your assignment. Not to acknowledge your sources is called plagiarising, an offence which carries a penalty.

Referencing is required when you:

• quote directly i.e. copy exactly the words of another person.
• paraphrase or summarise in your own words an idea or opinion of another person. View more information on Paraphrasing

Printing the APA Guide

By default, most CPIT printers print single-sided. If you want back-to-back printing, select the following Print options:

• Properties > Layout> Print Type 2-Sided      Binding Position Left Bind      OK

Referencing Resources

• Abbreviations for USA States
• Evaluating Information
• APA Referencing: A Guide for CPIT Students (how to acknowledge the information you use in your assignments)
• Quick APA Referencing Guide
• Referencing Chicago Style (for Design students)
• Examples of APA Referencing
• Part A: An Introduction to Referencing (Version 1)

If you would like assistance with Referencing, please contact us or come to our weekday drop-in service between 12-1pm.