Academic writing requires that you acknowledge other writers’ words and thoughts by citing and referencing your sources of information.
Citing is the practice of quoting from, or referring to, other writers’ works and ideas in the text of your work.
Referencing is the listing of the full details of the publications that you have cited so that the reader can track down the original sources.
Plagiarism is failing to acknowledge your sources of information. The integrity of your work is reflected as you acknowledge the sources that you consulted when preparing your writing.
To learn more about how to avoid plagiarism and understand UCT's policy, please open the Policy for the Prevention and Management of Academic Misconduct by Students from the UCT Policies web page.
For more information on different referencing styles (conventions) and Referencing Management tools see Referencing Help at UCT Libraries website.
You may consider to use the following referencing and citation conventions if there is no specific guidance in your department:
Remember to acknowledge usage of AI in your referencing and citation. You can treat them as software.
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The University of Cape Town subscribes to RefWorks, a cloud-based reference management platform used for storing and organizing references. UCT staff and students may use RefWorks on campus and also off-campus. Register for a RefWorks account using your UCT email and start building your library. Have a look at the RefWorks libguide for more information as well as RefWorks Training YouTube Channel. Contact your librarian for one-on-one assistance. |
The University of Cape Town subscribes to EndNote, which is a reference management tool used to store and organize references. EndNote is a desktop software with an online version. UCT staff and students can access EndNote on campus and off-campus. Download EndNote from ICTS Downloads page and install it in your computer. Have a look at the EndNote Libguide for more information and EndNote Training YouTube Channel. Contact your librarian for one-on-one assistance. |
As you read scholarly publications for your research or assignment, you can build your own library of your readings in RefWorks or in EndNote. You can organise your library based on themes of your choice.
These citation and reference management tools also help you to cite while you write in your document or presentation slides.
For more information on how to use them, visit the UCT Libraries Reference Help page. Additionally, you may want to register for a UCT Libraries workshops specifically dedicated for these tools.
