08 March 2010
This section includes a free download of 'Document It' (a tool to aid with citation and referencing) alongside written resources which can be used to aid understanding of why referencing and citation is important.
Document it - Referencing Made Easy 'Document it' is tool for recording and managing citations, which enables students to learn the rules of correct referencing. It is a passive application that runs within Microsoft® Word and helps students to record the correct information following conventional citation standards. Available as a free download for students.
References allow readers to follow up ideas and opinions and check the authenticity of quotes, they also allow authors to relate their work to others in the field and provide support for the opinions expressed.
An animated referencing guide produced by the Faculty of Health and Social Care at the University of the West of England.