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An annotated bibliography is a list of the information sources you have selected for your research topic (e.g. journal articles or book chapters) accompanied by comments (annotations) of how each item contributes to your research. This page explains the purpose and structure of an annotated bibliography, what to include in...
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Have questions about referencing? Check out the links below for self-guided resources and personal support options. Easy Cite Looking for the ins and outs of referencing styles? Easy Cite explains the rules of common styles used at RMIT, along with referencing tips and examples. Easy Cite covers the following styles:...
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Whether you are paraphrasing or quoting, integrating the ideas of others with your own argument is an important part of clear, cohesive communication. It’s easy to become repetitive, using ‘this author states’ and ‘that author states’ over and over. Keep reading to learn about how to use a variety of...
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Paraphrasing is when you express information, ideas, or work done by someone else in your own words. A successful paraphrase changes both the structure and words of the original text. It usually isn’t necessary, or desirable, to quote the exact words of another author. Instead, you can explain their work...
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You wouldn’t want someone else taking credit for your hard work—which is why it’s important to always give credit when using someone else’s ideas. Not only is it the right thing to do, but it also shows that you have integrity and respect the work of others. What is plagiarism?...
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When you are researching a topic, sometimes you want to include the exact words of another author or speaker in your own work. Using someone’s words in their original form is called quoting, or including a direct quote. When to quote Quoting is the way to include the exact words...
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Referencing is important for any type of assignment you do, and presentations are no different. On this page, we'll cover the ways that you can cite and reference the ideas, quotes and images you use in your presentations. Which referencing style? The first step for referencing is to find out...
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To make a strong argument, you’ll want to present evidence from a variety of different sources. This page explains the process of synthesising. Synthesising involves combining ideas from a range of sources in order to group together and present common ideas or positions on a topic. It’s a necessary part...
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You know that you need to “cite your sources”, but what does that mean in practice? Learn what citations are and how to include them in different types of assessments. What is a citation? A citation is essentially an abbreviation with a special format. Each citation refers to a different...
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We often use the ideas and work of others to support our own thinkingand make a convincing argument. If the examples or ideas we use come from other people, it is important that we give them appropriate credit for their work. This is called referencing. Using other people's ideas In...
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You know that you need to provide the source of ideas and language that are not your own, but what about facts and general knowledge? Does this information ‘belong’ to someone who should be referenced? Read on to understand when citations are and are not necessary. Knowing when to provide...
