Academic writing requires that you acknowledge other writers’ words and ideas by citing and referencing the sources you use. This practice demonstrates academic honesty and allows readers to verify your information.
Citing means quoting from or referring to other authors’ work within the text of your writing.
Referencing is the process of providing the full publication details of every source you have cited, so that readers can locate the original materials.
Plagiarism occurs when you fail to acknowledge your sources. Maintaining the integrity of your work means giving proper credit to all the sources you consulted when preparing your writing.
💡 Remember: If you use AI tools (such as ChatGPT) in your work, you should acknowledge them in your references. Treat them as software when citing and referencing.
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.
