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Music: Referencing

Plagiarism

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How do I do my assignment? To find, access and use information effectively and for referencing, use the step-by-step guide.

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Research Step by Step

Step 1. Start out
Understand your assignment
Identify keyword
Refine a topic

Step 2. Find information
Search strategies
Find books
Find articles
Find websites
Find other sources
Find full-text articles

Step 3. Evaluate information
Evaluate sources
Primary v secondary sources
Types of periodicals

Step 4. Use, organize and communicate information
Notetaking
Paraphrasing

Step 5. Use responsibly
Plagiarism
Turnitin
Referencing
Reference managing tool
Copyright

Step 6. Referencing styles
Harvard
Other referencing styles