Question 1

'Ibid' means 'As per an earlier reference'. Is this statement true or false?

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

In OSCOLA, which of the following is a correct example of referencing a particular paragraph in a judgment?

Accepted Answer

A)   R v G [2003] UKHL 50, para 28
B)   R v G [2003] UKHL 50, at 28
C)   R v G [2003] UKHL 50, (28) 
D)   R v G [2003] UKHL 50, [28] D

Question 3

What is the starting point for deciding how to reference?

Accepted Answer

A)   House style of your institution
B)   Harvard referencing
C)   OSCOLA referencing
D)   The style adopted in your main text book for the subject

Question 4

A ________ is a list of all secondary materials that have been cited within your work.

Accepted Answer

bibliography
Explanation: A bi...

Question 5

Which of the following tests are often used in deciding whether or not something is 'common knowledge'? Please select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)   Ubiquity.
B)   Simplicity.
C)   Quantity.
D)   Complexity.

Question 6

With any system of referencing, it is most important that you use it ______ .

Accepted Answer

consistently
Explanation: It is shabby to change the way in which you reference part way through a piece of work. It will not convey an impression of care to your marker.

Question 7

'If you read an extract of an article in a book, you only need to reference the book'. Is this statement true or false?

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is a correct OSCOLA footnote reference for a book?

Accepted Answer

A)   Emily Finch and Stefan Fafinski, Legal Skills (2021, 8th edn, Oxford, OUP) 
B)   Emily Finch and Stefan Fafinski, Legal Skills (8th edn, Oxford 2021) 
C)   Emily Finch and Stefan Fafinski, Legal Skills (2021, 8th edn, OUP) 
D)   Emily Finch and Stefan Fafinski, Legal Skills (8th edn, OUP 2019)

Exam 9: Referencing and Avoiding Plagiarism

'Ibid' means 'As per an earlier reference'. Is this statement true or false?

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In OSCOLA, which of the following is a correct example of referencing a particular paragraph in a judgment?

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What is the starting point for deciding how to reference?

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A ________ is a list of all secondary materials that have been cited within your work.

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bibliography
Explanation: A bi...
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Which of the following tests are often used in deciding whether or not something is 'common knowledge'? Please select all that apply.

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With any system of referencing, it is most important that you use it ______ .

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consistently Explanation: It is shabby to change the way in which you reference part way through a piece of work. It will not convey an impression of care to your marker.

'If you read an extract of an article in a book, you only need to reference the book'. Is this statement true or false?

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Which of the following is a correct OSCOLA footnote reference for a book?

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Exam 9: Referencing and Avoiding Plagiarism

'Ibid' means 'As per an earlier reference'. Is this statement true or false?

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In OSCOLA, which of the following is a correct example of referencing a particular paragraph in a judgment?

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What is the starting point for deciding how to reference?

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A ________ is a list of all secondary materials that have been cited within your work.

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Which of the following tests are often used in deciding whether or not something is 'common knowledge'? Please select all that apply.

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With any system of referencing, it is most important that you use it ______ .

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'If you read an extract of an article in a book, you only need to reference the book'. Is this statement true or false?

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Which of the following is a correct OSCOLA footnote reference for a book?

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bibliography
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consistently Explanation: It is shabby to change the way in which you reference part way through a piece of work. It will not convey an impression of care to your marker.

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