Study skills
How to reference and avoid plagiarism
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Fri 14 June 2024
10:00 - 11:00 - Location
- 2D09, Glenside Campus Library, Further info
- Contact
- UWE Bristol Library Contact the library
- Cost
- Free
- Attendance
- Booking required
Description
This workshop explores key concepts around academic integrity and offers practice in paraphrasing, citing and referencing.
There is also a How to reference and avoid plagiarism online workbook with similar activities and content to the live workshop.
Before you attend this workshop, why not also use our online resource to discover how and why to avoid the pitfalls of plagiarism.
Workshop objectives
By the end of this session, you feel more confident about:
- Identifying what plagiarism is and why it matters.
- Exploring what paraphrasing is and how to utilise it effectively.
- Practising the skills of citing and referencing.
How to attend
If you are interested in attending this on-campus event, please register via InfoHub.
The session materials are on the Study Skills site. Please click on the workshop title in the list.
- Cost: Free
- Attendance: Booking required
Accessibility
Venue information:
- Accessible parking: Yes
- Step-free access: Yes
- Automatic doors: Yes
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Guide/assistance dog-friendly: Yes
- Quiet spaces available: Yes
For full details check out our Library accessibility guide or contact us for specific queries.
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