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Academic Integrity - Referencing, Citation & Avoiding Plagiarism: Academic Writing & Exams

This guide explains what referencing and citation is and how to use the APA, Chicago, Harvard, MLA and Vancouver Styles. It includes links to each style guide.

Writing & Exams

Writing is a skill that can be worked on and improved. At University it starts with listening, reading, note-taking, drafting, editing and finally submission. Use the links here to find out more.

About this guide

Guide Development Team

The Academic Integrity Guide was created by Jenny Collery, UCD Library, 2013. Nessa Collinge, Maolsheachlann O'Ceallaigh and Jenny all authored content.

This guide is available for re-use and re-purposing under a Creative Commons, BY NC SA license (see below). If you need support to re-use any materials, contact Jenny.

Further questions

Questions about avoiding plagiarism, referencing or citation?  

Contact your College Liaison Librarian or UCD Writing Centre. Alternatively, discuss with your module coordinator.