{"id":17547,"date":"2024-08-19T09:00:45","date_gmt":"2024-08-18T23:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/?p=17547"},"modified":"2024-08-02T11:41:58","modified_gmt":"2024-08-02T01:41:58","slug":"library-tip-of-the-week-refining-your-writing-and-referencing-skills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/2024\/08\/19\/library-tip-of-the-week-refining-your-writing-and-referencing-skills\/","title":{"rendered":"Library Tip of the week: Refining your writing and referencing skills"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Academic writing:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Writing assignments can be daunting but breaking it down into manageable steps can ease the process. Here\u2019s a guide to help you navigate your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/library\/study\/write-assignments\/academic-writing\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">academic writing<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and referencing journey:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"25\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Understand the requirements: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Begin by thoroughly reading the assignment guidelines. Highlight essential details such as the topic, length, format and deadline. Ensure you fully grasp the expectations and criteria set forth.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"25\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Recognise different <\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/library\/study\/write-assignments\/assignment-types\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">assignment types<\/span><\/b><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Most academic writing follows a standard structure with an introduction, body and conclusion. However, different assignments may have unique requirements. Check your assignment task sheet to determine the specific format you need to follow.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"25\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Brainstorm ideas: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Set aside time to brainstorm and jot down potential topics. This process helps in narrowing down your focus and choosing a compelling subject.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"25\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Conduct research: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Gather relevant information related to your topic. Ensure your research is thorough and supports your ideas effectively.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"25\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Create an outline: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Organise your thoughts and research into a structured outline. This will act as a roadmap for your writing and help maintain a clear flow of ideas.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"25\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Revise and edit: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Review your work for clarity, coherence, and accuracy. Pay attention to grammar, punctuation and formatting to ensure your writing is polished.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"25\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Proofread: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Before submission, meticulously check for errors. Reading your work aloud can be a useful technique for spotting mistakes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mastering referencing:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Referencing is crucial as it acknowledges the sources you&#8217;ve used and demonstrates your understanding of the topic. Accurate and consistent referencing is a hallmark of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/academic-integrity\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">academic integrity<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Consult the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/library\/study\/referencing\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Referencing Guides<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> for a step-by-step approach to successful referencing. These guides explain how to construct a reference by including the key elements: who, when, what, and where.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The referencing guides also provide examples on how to format quotes and paraphrased text according to your specific style.\u00a0 If you need additional support with your assignment and referencing, please use the resources listed below:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"24\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/library\/study\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Study and assignment skills<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:\u00a0 These offer resources to assist with preparing, writing, and referencing your assignment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"24\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/student-mentoring\/mentoring-programs\/study-support\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Griffith Mentors study support<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Access the study support sessions for help with writing, referencing, research, note-taking<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and general study skills.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"24\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/griffith.service-now.com\/general?id=sc_cat_item&amp;sys_id=edda5e65db61b110ded396cbd3961976\">Library help form<\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: For further assistance, complete this form to receive tailored support for your academic writing, referencing<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and research needs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW163043561 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW163043561 BCX8\">By following these steps, you can approach your assignments with greater confidence and skill.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW163043561 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16880 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/04\/The-Library-here-to-help-logo-_-Transparent-150x150.png\" alt=\"red circle. Writing says &quot;The Library here to help&quot;\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/04\/The-Library-here-to-help-logo-_-Transparent-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/04\/The-Library-here-to-help-logo-_-Transparent-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/04\/The-Library-here-to-help-logo-_-Transparent-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/04\/The-Library-here-to-help-logo-_-Transparent.png 985w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16222 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2023\/06\/Collection-tagline-300x73.png\" alt=\"Griffith University logo. Text reads 'Discover the resources you need in the Library Collection'\" width=\"300\" height=\"73\" srcset=\"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2023\/06\/Collection-tagline-300x73.png 300w, https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2023\/06\/Collection-tagline-1024x250.png 1024w, https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2023\/06\/Collection-tagline-768x187.png 768w, https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2023\/06\/Collection-tagline.png 1271w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Academic writing:\u00a0\u00a0 Writing assignments can be daunting but breaking it down into manageable steps can ease the process. Here\u2019s a guide to help you navigate your academic writing and referencing journey:\u00a0 Understand the requirements: Begin by thoroughly reading the assignment guidelines. Highlight essential details such as the topic, length, format and deadline. Ensure you fully<a href=\"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/2024\/08\/19\/library-tip-of-the-week-refining-your-writing-and-referencing-skills\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"sr-only\">&#8220;Library Tip of the week: Refining your writing and referencing skills&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":152,"featured_media":17548,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[195],"class_list":["post-17547","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-students","tag-here-to-help-you"],"acf":[],"modified_by":"Christian Weckerle","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/08\/focused-beautiful-woman-looking-laptop-while-sitting-table.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17547","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/152"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17547"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17547\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/17548"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17547"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17547"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17547"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}