There is a huge range of resources and resource formats that you will use while studying here at Ara. All works (books, eBooks, websites, images, diagrams, journal articles..) must be properly referenced to meet academic and copyright requirements. What you read and understand must also be turned into your own words i.e. paraphrased to avoid plagiarism. The vital tools you need to help you do this correctly are right here:
An introduction to APA 7th edition referencing guide [PDF, 2 pages]
APA Referencing: A guide for Ara Institute of Canterbury [PDF, 104 p.]
Quick APA 7th edition referencing guide [PDF, 3 pages]
Here is a quick guide on paraphrasing to help you avoid plagiarism.
If you do get stuck you can use the Quick Questions Drop In sessions for Learning Services support at Christchurch City campus.
