Developing a knowledge of plagiarism and referencing skills
Developing a knowledge of plagiarism and referencing skills
Find out what plagiarism is and practice your referencing technique by using PLATO. PLATO (PLAgiarism Teaching Online) is a new e-learning resource for students which develops practical skills in referencing and promotes reflection on the attitudes and situations which may lead to plagiarism.
PLATO is available online 24/7, 365 days a year.
To access PLATO log on to UDo, select 'Study Resources' from the left hand menu and PLATO is at the bottom of the menu.
There is also a printed introduction to citing and referencing using the Harvard style available from each Learning Centres and available electronically from the Library Guides web page
Sometimes the reason for plagiarism is a lack of study skills. For further information about the help available please visit www.derby.ac.uk/studyskills
All the above sources of information provide a general guide to citing and referencing, so before submitting any written work check with your tutor the style required for your assignments.
