Linking and ReferencingBy Craig Betts

What is PlagiarismExamples of plagiarism

•Copying sentences or paragraphs word-for-word from one or more sources, whether published or unpublished, which could include but is not limited to books, journals, reports, theses, websites, conference papers, course notes, etc. without proper citation

•Closely paraphrasing sentences, paragraphs, ideas or themes without proper citation

•Piecing together text from one or more sources and adding only linking sentences;

•Copying or submitting whole or parts of computer files without acknowledging their sources;

•Copying designs or works or art and submitting them as your original work;

•Copying a whole or any part of another student’s work; and

•Submitting work as your own that someone else has done for you.

If you have used someone else's work without acknowledging your source, you have plagiarised.

Source: Academic Policy Branch, 2002-12-03, Plagiarism Policy [Online, Composite], Student Affairs, Melbourne, Vic, Available from: http://www.rmit.edu.au//browse;ID=1oavdg0bdd1.pdf

Source: http://www.dlsweb.rmit.edu.au/lsu/content/1_StudySkills/study_tuts/plagiarism_LL/examples.html

What is a Link?

In computing, a hyperlink (or link) is a reference to a document that the reader can directly follow, or that is followed automatically.

The term "hyperlink" was coined in 1965 (or possibly 1964) by Ted Nelson and his assistant Calvin Curtin at the start of Project Xanadu. Nelson had been inspired by "As We May Think," a popular essay by Vannevar Bush.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperlink

What is a Reference

1.an act or instance of referring.2.a mention; allusion.3.something for which a name or designation stands;denotation.4.a direction in a book or writing to some other book, passage,etc.5.a book, passage, etc., to which one is directed.6.reference mark ( def. 2 ) .7.material contained in a footnote or bibliography, or referredto by a reference mark.8.use or recourse for purposes of information: a library forpublic reference.9.a person to whom one refers for testimony as to one'scharacter, abilities, etc.10.a statement, usually written, as to a person's character,abilities, etc.11.relation, regard, or respect: all persons, without reference toage.–verb (used with object)12.to furnish (a book, dissertation, etc.) with references: Eachnew volume is thoroughly referenced.13.to arrange (notes, data, etc.) for easy reference: Statisticaldata is referenced in the glossary.14.to refer to: to reference a file.http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/reference

Thanks Very Much

Craig Betts