Undergraduate Programme Handbook Aug 2013 should also be objective, analytical and authoritative. This last quality is best ensured when the writer supports his/her own ideas with the writing of other people who can be recognised as subject experts.
As a matriculated student you are required to follow certain academic conventions;
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The use of the Harvard system for referencing or citing published work; Refrain from plagiarism; Assignment work submitted must be your own; Maintain confidentiality in all work submitted.
Accurate referencing and the currency of references are important aspects of post registration study and regarded as essential components of the degree and professional practice. Write attributes in My Dundee has links and resources on all aspects of academic writing, referencing and plagiarism. Click here to read further on academic writing and referencing
REFERENCING
The purpose of referencing in an academic paper is to accurately record the information sources, allowing readers to locate the information and assess its validity and currency. In addition the use of literature enables the writer to support their thoughts, concepts or ideas with credible evidence and acknowledge the original writers.
In all programmes students are required to use the Harvard referencing system. This ensures consistency of standards and reflects the approach adopted by the majority of nursing journals.
A guide to Harvard referencing can be found here. This can be viewed online or downloaded and printed. Additionally there are also many good resources about Harvard referencing available online which you will be directed to.
If you have any queries about referencing, you can also ask your Module leader for support.
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