During our school studies and afterwards, we undertake the dissemination of authentic scientific research. Following good academic practice, it is expected that we appropriately acknowledge any ideas, words, or work of other people.
In academic writing, and in any work presented for assessment, not only is it necessary to acknowledge our sources appropriately, but it is regarded as important to use a consistent style. Style guides are published guidelines, that provide rules on citation and references.
Definitions include:
Citation
Citation is an indication that the text comes from an external research. Every citation should be given a full reference at the end of the document.
Reference
Reference gives full details regarding the source cited in our work.
Bibliography
A list, usually at the end of the document, containing all reference. It can be in alphabetical order or sorted by citations.
Resource
Different media types that can be used to support our research. Typically research material includes text documents, pdf files, websites, video, picture or photographs, audio, maps.
In the following links, you can find two documents discussing some theoretical elements of research, information about bibliographical resources and guidance regarding automated methods for citation and reference management. Also, a brief guide with examples presenting bibliography management software and operations.
The material above was presented in two workshops, to students and educators, of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme of Geitonas School.