This tutorial provides a basic overview of referencing. You will learn when and why you need to reference the material that you read for your assignments, and how to do it correctly. You will have a chance to test what you have learned. If you wish to develop your skills further, we'll point you towards more advanced training at the end of the tutorial.
When you have completed the tutorial you will:
*Know when you need to reference information
*Understand why correct referencing is necessary
*Know how to insert citations into your essay
*Be able to format references correctly
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