How to find books

Acknowledging what you've read

It is essential that you acknowledge what you have read to protect yourself against charges of plagiarism. Proper acknowledgement is also important:

• to prove that your work has a substantial, factual basis
• to show the research you've done to reach your conclusions
• to allow your readers to identify and retrieve the references for their own use

The important things to remember about acknowledging your sources:

• Find out what style your department or lecturer wants you to use. If they don't specify one pick the one you feel confident with.
• Whatever style you use, be consistent.
• Start collecting the details you need while doing your research.
• Make sure you acknowledge any facts or ideas that are not your own.