Referencing Tools
What is Referencing?
Referencing is the listing of the full details of the publications that you have cited so that the reader can find the original sources.
Citing is the practice of quoting from, or referring to, other writers’ works and ideas in the text of your work.
Developing an effective system for keeping track of your references is an essential element of research, particularly if you are likely to be dealing with large numbers of references.
References management software can help in this task by enabling you to:
- save, organise and retrieve your references securely
- link full text PDFs and other file types to your references
- annotate references and PDFs with your own notes
- generate citations and bibliographies in a range of styles (eg APA)
- set up groups to share references and collaborate with other researchers
Reference management tools
It is important to record the details of all the sources you use. There are tools to help you to easily store, manage and format your references. A commonly-used tool at Chinhoyi University of Technology is Mendeley. It helps researchers keep track of their references for research papers, theses, dissertations, journal articles, publication lists, course reserve lists, or any other writing needs.
Provided here are links to digital tools to help you manage your references:
Mendeley
Reference manager softwareGetting Started with Mendeley
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Key points
- Store an unlimited number of references in your Mendeley library
- Ensure your bibliography is accurate with refreshed journal and referencing styles
- Simple synchronisation with Mendeley online
- Enhanced features include Find Full Text, which will automatically link PDFs to corresponding references
- Cite While You Write function enables you to generate citations and bibliographies quickly and easily
- Fully customisable referencing styles
Create a free account at: https://www.mendeley.com
Mendeley Help Guide: https://www.mendeley.com/guides
Download Mendeley Reference Manager software: https://www.mendeley.com/download-reference-manager/windows
CUT APA Referencing Style Guide
The Library has an in-house CUT APA manual (PDF)/compiled from Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association – 7th ed.
Download CUT APA Referencing Style Guide Here:CUT APA Referencing Guide
APA (American Psychological Association) Referencing Style Guide
Check APA (American Psychological Association) Referencing Guide Here:APA Referencing Guide
What is plagiarism?
You commit plagiarism - intentionally or not - in written work when you use another person’s sentences, ideas or opinions without acknowledging them as being from that other person.
Click this link http://www.plagiarism.org to get more details on plagiarism.