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What does referencing demonstrate in academic work?
What does referencing demonstrate in academic work?
That a thorough and appropriate literature search has been conducted.
Accurate referencing is important for good academic practice.
Accurate referencing is important for good academic practice.
True
What are research ethics?
What are research ethics?
Moral principles that govern how researchers should carry out their work.
Which of the following is NOT a reason for referencing?
Which of the following is NOT a reason for referencing?
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What are two parts of referencing styles?
What are two parts of referencing styles?
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What is APA style primarily used for?
What is APA style primarily used for?
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Match the following referencing styles with their characteristics:
Match the following referencing styles with their characteristics:
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Study Notes
Research Ethics
- Research ethics encompass moral principles guiding researchers in their work, shaping regulations from universities, communities, and governments.
- It consists of values, standards, and institutional schemes that regulate scientific activities, rooted in commonsense morality.
- Key guidelines include:
- Freedom of research and its societal impact
- Respect for individuals' rights
- Consideration of groups and institutions
- Responsibilities towards the research community
- Compliance with contract research requirements
- Effective science communication
Referencing
- Referencing is a method for acknowledging the use of others' ideas or work in your own writing, demonstrating thorough literature search.
- Essential to prevent plagiarism and copyright infringement, it has two main components: citation and the reference list.
- Correct referencing allows readers to locate original sources, verify information, and explore further insights on the topic.
- It reinforces academic integrity and enhances the presentation of work, showing informed writing based on legitimate research.
Importance and Function of Referencing
- Standardizes acknowledgment of information sources, merging moral and legal obligations.
- Accurate referencing solidifies good academic practice and reflects comprehensive research efforts.
- It enables tracing sources, thus enhancing the credibility of one's work.
Common Referencing Styles
- APA (American Psychological Association) Style:
- Used primarily in behavioral and social sciences such as sociology, education, and health.
- Governed by the guidelines in the "Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association."
- Example Formats:
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Journal Article: Author, A., & Author, B. (year). Title of article. Journal Title, Volume(Issue), page range. DOI
- Example: Schmidt, F.L., & Oh, I.-S. (2016). The crisis of confidence in research findings in psychology: Is lack of replication the real problem? Archives of Scientific Psychology, 4(1), 32–37. https://doi.org/10.1037/arc0000029
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Whole Book: Author, A., & Author, B. (year). Title of book. Publisher.
- Example: Brown, B. (2010). The gifts of imperfection: Let go of who you think you're supposed to be and embrace who you are.
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Journal Article: Author, A., & Author, B. (year). Title of article. Journal Title, Volume(Issue), page range. DOI
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Explore the essential concepts of research ethics and referencing styles in this quiz for the CUDE 6023 module. This quiz assesses your understanding of the moral principles guiding research practices. Prepare to enhance your knowledge in ethical research methodologies.
