Referencing
The following tutorial will help explain referencing and how to avoid plagiarism and malpractice:
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The University of Cumbria uses the Harvard system of referencing contained in Cite them right. This book is your key to referencing and copies can be found in the library or it can be accessed electronically from the skills@cumbria tab in Blackboard. It can also be purchased from Amazon. Follow the online tutorial below for more information.
Turnitin
The University uses a plagiarism software called Turnitin. You can use this software yourself, to check your work and avoid inadvertent plagiarism. To do this go to the Turnitin section in the skills@cumbria tab on Blackboard, where you will be able to submit your assignments. Use the online tutorial below for more information or access the Quick guide to Turnitin from the menu above.
Turnitin online tutorial
RefWorks
A reference management software is available from the Eresources pages. A Getting started with Refworks guide is available.
If you have any queries about referencing please email academicskills@cumbria.ac.uk.