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Referencing academic assignments.
1School of Health and Social Sciences, Coventry University.
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|May 29, 1999
Summary
Accurate referencing is crucial for academic assessment. This article provides a protocol for the Harvard (name-date) referencing system to improve script quality and address common examiner feedback.
Area of Science:
- Academic Assessment
- Scholarly Communication
Background:
- External examiners frequently cite inaccurate referencing as a significant weakness in student assessments.
- Poor referencing impacts the perceived quality and academic integrity of submitted work.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the fundamental aspects of academic referencing.
- To propose a standardized protocol for referencing based on the Harvard (name-date) system.
Main Methods:
- Review of common referencing errors identified by external examiners.
- Development of a clear, step-by-step referencing protocol.
- Adoption of the established Harvard (name-date) citation style.
Main Results:
- Identification of key areas where referencing errors commonly occur.
- A structured protocol designed to minimize referencing mistakes.
- Guidance on consistent application of the Harvard (name-date) system.
Conclusions:
- Implementing a standardized referencing protocol can enhance the quality of academic submissions.
- Adherence to the Harvard (name-date) system can mitigate common assessment weaknesses.
- Clear referencing guidelines are essential for accurate academic evaluation.