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.
Remember to acknowledge usage of AI in your referencing and citation. You can treat them as software.
The University of Cape Town subscribes to Refworks and EndNote, reference management tools used to store and organize references. EndNote is a desktop software with an online version.
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EndNote, 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. EndNote Training YouTube Channel.
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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 Training YouTube Channel.
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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.
