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Today's Discussion
Introduction Common Mistakes while Collecting
References References Errors found in
Referencing Methods of Referencing Important
Details in Citation In-Test Citation Style
Conclusion
OUTLINE
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Introduction
It is essential to gather references for any
academic a ssignment. In fact, the number of
references given for any assignment/
proposal/dissertation speaks about how one has
explored the sources and understood the
contents. One has to take much care while
exploring the literatures some literatures
might be very much relevant to our topic of
interest or subject of concern but it may not be
recent research or idea. Contd..
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In such cases many researchers would have
analysed that particular journal/manuscript and
would have appended innovations or would have
refined it. It may not be viable in such cases
for further adding ones idea. Hence, one must
be watchful not only on the topic of research but
also should pay attention on the year of
publication. The style of citing the reference
is equally important as collecting the references.
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Common Mistakes while Collecting References
Referencing or citation is a process in s
cripting a ssignments to provide credits to the
writers from the facts and information collected
through the article.
It permits us to use the input/idea of other
authors and researchers in our work.
By referencing an article as it should be, one
can give evidence to support his/her
deliberations and assertions.
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References
References are one among the main constituents of
any good r esearch manuscript. They actually
reveal the source of ongoing research and
assists the reader to comprehend the subject in
a better way. However, quite a many times they
are uncertain. Most of the researchers or
students lack the skill of providing citations
and references. Either they are not aware of it
or they do it wrongly. Contd..
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Contents to be included in References
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Errors found in Referencing
There may be major or minor mistakes while c
ollecting/citing references.
The major error stops the reader or reviewer or
editor to retrieve the article cited or it is
hard for them to recover the article because of
a few missing factors that are vital. The
common errors found in referencing/citations
include spelling mistakes made in the authors
name especially that of the first author, quoting
a wrong title, mismatch with respect to authors
and title. Contd..
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The minor errors usually will not affect the
article retrieval. There may be punctuation
errors, not quoting the year of publication, etc.
are considered as minor errors. Many students
as well as scholars habitually overlook the s
ignificance of a right citation and a
referencing scheme, but when they do these two
substances properly, the credits/grades will
definitely be boosted. Scholars/students
regularly commit the mistake of dedicating their
entire energies on the manuscript, paying
minimum attention for the list of
references. Contd..
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While students are in the process of shaping
their paper in various segments, they must take
account of even the references as an
indispensable segment, which will automatically
draw their devotion to it.
This ensures investing their considerable time to
center on it as a distinct dome.
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Methods of Referencing
Referencing as well as citing information may be
scary for students/ scholars who are not
realizing the principles.
There are several m ethods/techniques available
for referencing. Yet, this may vary for
different organizations/institutes,
departments/schools. Moreover, a teacher or
guide may need different style. Contd..
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The students or scholars should ensure with their
respective supervisors for the necessary method
to quote the article. Sometimes, it may suit the
demand of the conference or symposium to which
the students are submitting their
paper. Improper referencing may lead to losing
of marks in assignments and so considerable time
and care should be paid for learning the ways of
proper referencing.
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Important Details in Citation
The student or cholar should be consistent enough
in following certain format that is apt for the
particular assignment, which is usually provided
by the institution.
For instance, it may be APA or MLA or IEEE
formats. The author has to follow the prescribed
style throughout the paper and should not switch
between styles. Employing parenthetical citation
or in-text citation is another vital component
to be followed in the s cript/assignment. Contd..
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The important details to be encompassed in a
citation are the name of the author(s) without
any spelling mistake, correct title of the paper
to be referenced, name and location of the
source, date on which the referred article was
published, volume number of the journal or
conference proceedings, page number of that
particular article in the journal, book or
conference proceedings. It is a good exercise to
cite when quote or work of other researcher is
used. Nowadays, Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
is being used along with referencing for easy
retrieval of a particular paper or article.
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In-Test Citation Style
At the time of exploring the literature, the
student or scholar can note down all the
particulars pertaining to that article as notes
in a notebook or type in a word document and
save with proper name.
This practice will save most of your time and
pressure as you no need hit the search page
again and again while you prepare the list of
references. The in-test citation style also is
different as your r eferencing style. Contd..
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Some article may demand the square braces with
number as in the reference list and some may
require superscripts with reference number and
some other journal necessitates the author name
and year of publication in the parenthesis.
Students must be careful enough to choose the apt
one as demanded.
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Conclusion
Though referencing may be complex task as it
takes much of students time, correct tools,
proper learning, appropriate allocation of time,
including vital details will make the
referencing effective thereby fetching good
marks or grades to the students and
scholars. Seeking the help of reliable
assignment or academic w riting services stands
as an alternate better choice when the scholar
has no idea about citations and references or
he/she does not allocate proper time due to
chaotic schedule.
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