Referencing
Referencing –The Harvard Style
Introduction
Dr Khaled Sabry
11-Apr-2012
Dr Khaled Sabry
1
Learning Outcome
At the end of this session, you should be able to:
• Cite in-text references and construct Reference List using Harvard style in order to correctly attribute others ' work and ideas.
11-Apr-2012
Dr Khaled Sabry
2
This Session
• Referencing is a way of acknowledging the work of another person, author or source.
• There are several methods of referencing, one of which is Harvard Style.
• This workshop will discuss Harvard Style format including both in-text and Reference List formats.
• Please note that this session covers basic aspects of Harvard Style.
However, there are variations of Harvard Style. Therefore, consistency is a must for both in-text and reference list formatting.
Always consult your tutor to ensure that you are using the requested format and style (when applicable).
11-Apr-2012
Dr Khaled Sabry
3
Academic Honesty - Referencing
As a part of academic writing and ethical principles, it is essential to show that whenever using other people’ words or ideas to properly acknowledge them.
• Failure to do so, may result in cheating accusation resulting from unethically claiming others’ work. This is called
‘’plagiarism’’, which is considered a serious matter and offence. • Be very cautious of any material where you are not sure or cannot locate the author/ source details, date, etc.
11-Apr-2012
Dr Khaled Sabry
4
Plagiarism – Don’t do it…
Plagiarism is a very serious offence that may lead to
(F) grade, negative reputation and record. It can lead to expulsion from the university.
Refer to HBMEU Student Handbook and relevant university policies 11-Apr-2012
Dr Khaled Sabry
5
Importance of Referencing..
• Demonstrating evidence of your research and data collection to justify/support your work and argument
• Demonstrating quality of your research and
data
Introduction
Dr Khaled Sabry
11-Apr-2012
Dr Khaled Sabry
1
Learning Outcome
At the end of this session, you should be able to:
• Cite in-text references and construct Reference List using Harvard style in order to correctly attribute others ' work and ideas.
11-Apr-2012
Dr Khaled Sabry
2
This Session
• Referencing is a way of acknowledging the work of another person, author or source.
• There are several methods of referencing, one of which is Harvard Style.
• This workshop will discuss Harvard Style format including both in-text and Reference List formats.
• Please note that this session covers basic aspects of Harvard Style.
However, there are variations of Harvard Style. Therefore, consistency is a must for both in-text and reference list formatting.
Always consult your tutor to ensure that you are using the requested format and style (when applicable).
11-Apr-2012
Dr Khaled Sabry
3
Academic Honesty - Referencing
As a part of academic writing and ethical principles, it is essential to show that whenever using other people’ words or ideas to properly acknowledge them.
• Failure to do so, may result in cheating accusation resulting from unethically claiming others’ work. This is called
‘’plagiarism’’, which is considered a serious matter and offence. • Be very cautious of any material where you are not sure or cannot locate the author/ source details, date, etc.
11-Apr-2012
Dr Khaled Sabry
4
Plagiarism – Don’t do it…
Plagiarism is a very serious offence that may lead to
(F) grade, negative reputation and record. It can lead to expulsion from the university.
Refer to HBMEU Student Handbook and relevant university policies 11-Apr-2012
Dr Khaled Sabry
5
Importance of Referencing..
• Demonstrating evidence of your research and data collection to justify/support your work and argument
• Demonstrating quality of your research and
data
Bibliography: • ARU (2012) Harvard System of Referencing Guide Breezeworld (2008) Harvard Style Made Easy. [video online] Available at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RH1lzyn7Exc [Accessed April 2012]. Cardiffunilib (2011) How to reference journals and ejournals using the Cardiff University BIOSI Harvard style Mollyhbxxxx (2011) Don 't Plagiarise! [video online] Available at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ic1T9YhdOuQ [Accessed April 2012]. Richpearson1 (2011) Harvard Referencing a Book. [video online] Available at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=y6jk7L4dxcI&feature=endscreen [Accessed