Cite Them Right
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Cite them right is renowned as the most easy-to-use guide to referencing text available to students and authors. Academics and teachers rely on the advice in Cite them right to guide their students in the skills of identifying and referencing information sources and avoiding plagiarism. It provides readers with detailed examples of print and electronic sources, business, government, technical and legal publications, works of art, images and much more. Packed with practical tips and example sources in both citations and reference lists, it makes referencing manageable and easy to follow for everyone. The fully revised and updated 13th edition contains: - Coverage of new sources, including registered designs and AI-generated material - Guidance on working with AI tools as part of the process of working on an assignment so that students understand the implications for maintaining academic integrity and avoiding plagiarism - A short test-yourself quiz which helps students to assess their understanding of key topics
Various referencing styles are in use at the university. The Law modules use the 'Oxford Standard Citation of Legal Authorities' (OSCOLA) 4th edition. The university uses the Cite Them Right database to provide examples of practice.
Academic work requires you to read widely and to analyse the writings of others. This can add weight to your arguments. When using these works it is important that you acknowledge these sources of information correctly.
Referencing correctly:
demonstrates to your academics the breadth of your research
gives supporting evidence for your ideas, arguments and opinions
allows others to identify the sources you have used
helps you avoid plagiarism by making it clear which ideas are your own and which are someone else's
prepares you for practice; where you will need to abide by court proceedings, and in publication; where you will need to abide by copyright law and intellectual property rights
Further content around plagiarism is available from Cite them right online.
There are two parts to OSCOAL referencing:
Learn the basics of referencing or work through the tutorial, or jump straight to the content you need.
Includes software download, guides and support materials.
Often legal databases will allow you to download a reference to EndNote (or a RIS file download, that will be transferred to EndNote).
Note: all details should be tested for their accuracy to the OSCOLA style. If they do not appear as they should, please consult Cite Them Right database, as you may need to edit the information in the appropriate fields.