As you write your essays, it's important that you acknowledge the books, journal articles, and any other sources you consult in the course of your research. You do this to show your lecturers what you've read, and most importantly to respectfully nod to the work and ideas of other people; this is a matter of academic integrity. Failure to acknowledge your sources implies a) that you haven't done any background reading or research, and b) that all of the ideas you put forward are your own. If you consult sources and draw on the ideas of other people but don't acknowledge them, it's plagiarism. Always, always cite and reference your sources.
The School of Business in DCU, and modules with DCU Connected ask that you cite and reference your sources using Harvard style.
Cite Them Right Print Edition
DCU Business School has adopted the Harvard style of referencing. For help with your referencing we suggest using the Cite Them Right resource. This offers guidance on how to reference and includes a range of support materials. You may be familiar with the print book which is available in the library.
Cite Them Right is also available online and can be accessed 24/7.
Please note the online version is updated more frequently than the print version.
Cite Them Right is accessed on and off campus via the A-Z Library Databases tab. Providing the most up to date and accurate information, this is a really important resource for all your referencing needs. You can:
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