You have now reached the second part of the learning path on sources and source use. This section focuses on referencing and citation techniques: how to acknowledge the sources you use in a way that allows your readers to locate and verify the materials you have referenced.

In this section, you will learn how to cite and reference sources in an academically ethical manner.

By the end of this section, you will be able to:

Understand what plagiarism is and how to avoid it.
Paraphrase and summarise information from sources appropriately.
Use reference guides and citation tools to format citations and references consistently.
Clearly distinguish between your own ideas and the ideas, words, and work of others.

We will begin by explaining what plagiarism is and why it is closely related to the use of sources. Next, we will guide you through the principles of citing and referencing sources correctly. Finally, we will introduce the tools and resources available to students at University of Inland Norway to support accurate and consistent referencing.