Aims and objectives
This module will:
- cover planning assignments
- examine what plagiarism is
- provide guidance on referencing assignments
- explain how assignments should be submitted.
At the end of the module, you will be able to:
- plan your assignment
- understand why you should reference to avoid plagiarism
- locate referencing style guides and referencing software
- successfully submit your assignment.
6. More resources
Books
Bailey, S. (2006). Academic writing: a handbook for international students (2nd ed.). New York: Routledge.
Murray, N. & Hughes, G. (2008). Writing up your university assignments and research projects: A practical handbook. Maidenhead: McGraw-Hill Open University Press.
Neville, C. (2010). The complete guide to referencing and avoiding plagiarism. Open University Press.
Fang, Z. (2021). Demystifying academic writing : genres, moves, skills, and strategies. Routledge.
Articles
Graves, N. & Epstein, M (2011). Eportfolio: A Tool for Constructing a Narrative Professional Identity. Business Communication Quarterly, 74(3), 342-346. doi: 10.1177/1080569911414555
Websites
Clarivate Analytics. (2020). Endnote X9
Duration: 
Approximately 30 minutes
Graduate attributes
Knowledge and skills you can gain to contribute to your Graduate attributes:
Effective communication
Ethical and social understanding
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