Cite Them Right: The Essential Referencing Guide

by Richard Pears, Graham Shields

Overview

Cite them right is renowned as the most easy-to-use guide to referencing text available to students and authors. Academics and teachers rely on the advice in Cite them right to guide their students in the skills of identifying and referencing information sources and avoiding plagiarism.

It provides readers with detailed examples of print and electronic sources, business, government, technical and legal publications, works of art, images and much more. Packed with practical tips and example sources in both citations and reference lists, it makes referencing manageable and easy to follow for everyone.

The fully revised and updated 13th edition contains:
- Coverage of new sources, including registered designs and AI-generated material
- Guidance on working with AI tools as part of the process of working on an assignment so that students understand the implications for maintaining academic integrity and avoiding plagiarism
- A short test-yourself quiz which helps students to assess their understanding of key topics

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781350477681
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date:	05/01/2025
Series:	Bloomsbury Study Skills
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	304
File size:	12 MB
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About the Author

Richard Pears is a Faculty Librarian at Durham University Library, UK. He has worked in academic and public libraries for nearly thirty years, delivering research skills training to students in all academic stages.

Graham Shields is a retired university librarian, with other thirty years' experience. Working closely with academics and students, he has built up an extensive knowledge and understanding of the problems students face in relation to referencing.
Richard Pears is a Faculty Librarian at Durham University Library, UK.
Graham Shields was Learning Advisor at the University of Cumbria Library and Student Services, UK.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements
Section A: What is Referencing?
Section B: Collecting Evidence to Use in Your Work
Section C: Reading, Listening and Taking Notes
Section D: How to Cite Sources
Section E: Using Other People's Work in Your Writing: Quoting, Paraphrasing and Summarizing
Section F: How to Reference
Section G. Harvard Referencing Style
Section H: American Psychological Association (APA) Referencing Style
Section I: Chicago Referencing Style
Section J: IEEE Referencing Style
Section K: Modern Humanities Research Association (MHRA) Referencing Style
Section L: Modern Language Association (MLA) Referencing Style
Section M: Oxford University Standard for the Citation of Legal Authorities (OSCOLA)
Section N: Vancouver Referencing Style
Glossary
Further Reading
Index

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

Reviews for previous editions: ' [A] comprehensive manual on all aspects of using information from another source, from the start of the process through to the finish. …The book is extremely influential and for many students, academics and librarians it has become the 'official' guide to referencing.' – White, Journal of Information Literacy

'I think it is the best on the market. I use it a lot and recommend it to students.' – Professor Helen E Higson, Head of Learning and Teaching, Aston Business School, Pro-Vice Chancellor International Relations, Aston University, UK

'As a university lecturer, I provide guidance to students. As such, I must be absolutely correct. This reference book has ensured that I can give the assistance required and of course… be correct.' – David Pellett, Lecturer, University of Teesside, UK

'I can't recommend this book enough, it really takes the ambiguity out of referencing. This book helped with my most recent essay and I doubt it'll leave my side until the course is over.' – Amazon reviewer

'This book is absolutely essential ... I used this book for every assignment and couldn't have done without it.' – Amazon reviewer

'This has been an absolute life saver throughout my degree ... I haven't struggled to find what I'm looking for once. In all my essays, lecturers have commented on my perfect referencing and I can assure you that is not down to me, but to this fantastic guide ... Best university book I've invested in – a must! ' – Amazon reviewer

Editorial Reviews

A text that just keeps getting better!” —Nigel Chaffey, Bath Spa University, UK

“A comprehensive yet easy-to-follow guide to referencing all kinds of sources in any subject area.” —Livia Sz. Oláh, Stockholm University, Sweden

“This has been a complete lifesaver for my uni work.” —Student reviewer

“The standard for referencing and citations at our university, and I can see why…useful for people at all levels of writing, from those still at school to the very top of academia.” —Student reviewer

From the Publisher