It is essential for you to reference
your essay properly. Accurate referencing provides a concise record of your
evidence. It enables whoever reads your essay to trace the information you
have provided and it protects you against the charge of plagiarism.
It is probable that you will have
been given some information on how to reference the texts that you have referred
to in your essay, and also how to present a bibliography (listing all of the
texts you have consulted during the process of researching and writing your
essay). This information is provided in your course guide and is also available
from your tutor and within the study skills unit. Make sure that you read
carefully through the guidance you have been given, and that you are confident
you understand it. It is very helpful to have the information to hand when
you are writing your essay, so that you can refer back to it.
