I don’t want to plagiarise, but I’m confused about referencing. Where should I go for help?
You should always check the referencing system used in your subject area first. The Harvard system is the most commonly used system of referencing at Queen Margaret, and you can find it on the LRC website here. You can also buy a hard copy of this guide from the LRC. The Plagiarism Website is a key source of information on this topic, and also introduces you to Turnitin, an online tool for detecting possible plagiarism in your own work. For further advice on academic practice and referencing, visit the Good Scholarship website. If you want to talk to someone about how to reference, contact the Effective Learning Service.
