What is Referencing
Referencing is the practice of acknowledging the sources of information, ideas or research that you use in your work
Why do we reference
- It helps to give credit and helps to trace the sources you have used
- It helps to avoid plagiaism and supports your arguments with credible evidence.
What is a citation
A citation is a brief mention within the text that acknowledges the source of information used in a particular sentence or paragraph
What is the difference between a citation and referencing
Citations are brief mentions within the text that acknowledge the source of information while referencing is a detailed list of all the sources cited in a document, typically placed at the end.
What are the types of statistics
- Descriptive Statistics
- Inferential Statistics
- Thimatic Analysis
What are the types of referencing
- APA - American Psychological Association
- MLA - Modern Languange Association
- Harvard
How is the intext citation done for APA
( Surname of Author, Year Book was made , Page)
Eg. ( Smith, 2023, p.12)
How is the reference list done for APA
Surname of Author . ,First name first letter, (Year Book was made), Title of book, Publisher)
( Smith . J (2023), How nature works, Readers Digest Association Inc)
How is the intext citation done for Harvard
(Surname of Author, Year)
Eg. (Smith, 2012)
How is the reference list done for Harvard
Surname, First name first letter( Year), Book Name, Publisher
Eg. ( Smith . J (2023), How nature works, Readers Digest Association Inc)
How is intext citation list done for MLA
(Surname,Page)
Eg. (Smith 12)
How is the reference list done for Harvard
(Surname. Full first name, Title, Publisher, Year
Eg. (Smith, John, How Nature Works, Readers Digest Association, 2023)
A good research question is NOT
- Not too broad or narrow
- Not too easy to answer
- Not too vague
A good research question is
Clear
Specific
Measurable
Relevant
Feasible
What is a research question?
A research question is a clear and specific question that guides an investigation or study. It is the central query that readers aim to answer throughout their research
What is a research method?
A research method is a systematic and structured way to collect, analyse and interpret data to answer a research question or solve a problem
What is qualitative research
Qualitative research involves collecting non numerical data such as images, interviews or observations to gain a deeper understanding of the question
What is quantitative research
It involves collecting and analysing numerical data to identify patterns, trends and relationships and make assured conclusions from them
What is primary research
It is collecting original or new data through experiments, surveys or observations
What is secondary research
It is analysing existing data or research studies
What are some primary research methods
- Surveys
- Interviews
- Observations
- Experiments
What are some secondary research methods
- Online Research
- Book Research
- Magazine and Newspaper Research
What is cultural appropiation?
It refers to the act of taking or using elements of another culture, such as music, dance, visual arts, literature, or other creative expressions, without proper understanding, permission, or credit. This can be done by individuals or groups from a dominant culture, often for personal or financial gain.
What is evaluation
Evaluation is the proccess of assessing the quality, effectiveness or value of something. It involves gathering and analysing data to determine whether the thing being evaluated meets its oals or objectives
