Graduate Certificate in Referencing Formats
-- viewing nowThe Graduate Certificate in Referencing Formats is a concise and career-oriented course, designed to enhance your professional skills. This program focuses on the critical aspect of academic and professional writing: proper referencing and citation.
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• Introduction to Referencing Formats: Understanding the importance of citing sources and the basics of various referencing styles. • APA Referencing: Mastering the American Psychological Association (APA) style, including in-text citations and reference list format. • MLA Referencing: Learning the Modern Language Association (MLA) style, focusing on citations, works cited pages, and formatting. • Chicago Referencing: Discovering the Chicago Manual of Style (Chicago) format, covering both author-date and notes-bibliography systems. • Harvard Referencing: Grasping the Harvard style, including in-text citations, reference list format, and quoting sources. • Vancouver Referencing: Understanding the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) or Vancouver style, emphasizing numbered citations and reference lists. • Bluebook Referencing: Exploring the Bluebook citation system, primarily used in legal academic writing. • OSCOLA Referencing: Learning the Oxford Standard for the Citation of Legal Authorities (OSCOLA) style, specifically designed for legal citation. • Citing Online Sources: Best practices for citing online sources, including websites, e-books, and online articles, across various referencing styles. • Avoiding Plagiarism: Recognizing the consequences of plagiarism and implementing strategies to prevent it in academic writing.
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- Basic understanding of the subject matter
- Proficiency in English language
- Computer and internet access
- Basic computer skills
- Dedication to complete the course
No prior formal qualifications required. Course designed for accessibility.
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This course provides practical knowledge and skills for professional development. It is:
- Not accredited by a recognized body
- Not regulated by an authorized institution
- Complementary to formal qualifications
You'll receive a certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the course.
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