How to find journal articles

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.