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Dentistry Libguide: Referencing

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What is Referencing

Referencing is a practice of acknowledging other peoples works, ideas, sources used in a paper, assignment, report and conference papers in academic writing.

APA style

American Psychological Association (APA) style is an academic format specified in The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. The most recent version is APA 7th edition.

EndNote

Endnote is a software package designed to help one create a library of references. Endnote works with Microsoft Word so one can add references while typing a document and add references according to a wide variety of styles. The latest version is Endnote 20. This software is paid for by ICS and is available on the software repository. The license allows UKZN registered users to download to their laptops.

Turnitin

Turnitin is an internet based tool used to check and detect matches (sometimes this may be plagiarism) in an essay or any kind of academic related document. Its a licensed based software which universities and schools obtain through subscription. 

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