EdTech: Referencing and attribution practice for learners
The module explores the practical underpinnings of good attribution and referencing. It looks at how to develop and reinforce the judgement learners need in order to avoid plagiarism. This module pairs with Dealing with plagiarism.
Aim
The module shows you good referencing and attribution practice for learners.
Objective
After completing the module, you will be able to:
- List and describe the elements of effective referencing and attribution
- Advise, guide and direct learners to develop good judgement in avoiding plagiarism
Digital Teaching Professional Framework
This module covers the EdTech component - C1b : Creating content
- Create and edit digital content in different formats.
- Express themselves through digital means.
- Modify, refine, improve and integrate information and content into an existing body of knowledge.
- Create new, original and relevant content and knowledge.
- Understand how copyright and licences apply to data, information and digital content.
- Plan and develop a sequence of understandable instructions to solve a given problem or perform a specific task.
- Share data, information and digital content with others through appropriate digital technologies.
- Know about referencing and attribution practices.
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We greatly appreciate the time taken to provide us with feedback on each module. We regularly review all the feedback provided and use it to inform the development of new modules. Subject to funds being available and other constraints, we will amend existing modules where feedback shows this is required.Feedback from other members about this module
I thought I understood Harvard referencing but the exercise left me unsure. I'll follow up elsewhwere.
Some good tips on how to deal with plagiarism in this module.
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