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LRSN : APA Referencing: Glossary

Glossary

Bibliography

: A bibliography is listed after the Reference List. This list refers to all the resources read in preparation of your assignment but not used in your assignment.

Direct Quote :  Word for word materials taken directly from another author's work, consisting less than 40 words in length.
   
 DOI

:  Digital Object Identifier, a unique aplhanumerical string assigned to any entity for use on digital networks.                                  

 

   Example of a DOI: 10.1017/S0022109011000123

End-Text Reference        :  A reference list that is listed at the conclusion of your work. This list usually consists of all resources you have cited/referenced within your assignment.
   
In-Text Citation :  A reference that is listed within the body of your work. Also known as a citation or in-text reference.
   
Long Quote :  Word for word materials taken directly from another author's work, consisting more than 40 words in length.
   
Paraphrasing :  Expressing other author's idea in your own words. A Paraphrase is also known as an indirect Quotation will need to be referenced.
   
Plagiarism :  Copying the words and ideas of others without acknowledging correct ownership. Plagiarism may result in failure of a unit or entire course, fines, prevention from entry into professional associations and other disciplinary actions. Check with your institute on plagiarism and cheating.
   
Reference List     :  A list of all end-text references is included in a reference list. A reference list is listed at the conclusion of your work and consists of all works you have used/cited/referenced within your assignment.
   
Referencing System :  A group of rules and principles that is used to acknowledge the contributions of other authors that have directly influenced your work.

Abbreviations

chapter

chap.

edition

ed.

Editor (Editors)

Ed. (Eds.)

no date

n.d.

second edition

2nd ed.

revised edition

Rev. ed.

page (pages)

p. (pp.)

paragraph

para.

Volume

Vol.