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Nelleke Bak

Criteria of a Good Literature Review

Nelleke Bak May 26, 2016 0

The literature review has been reported as the second most deficient chapter in theses by examiners Areas in the literature review which are commonly regarded as deficient include the following: Exclusion of landmark studies Emphasis on outdated material Adopting a parochial perspective Not being critical Not discriminating…

How Do I Cite Correctly and Avoid Plagiarism?

Nelleke Bak May 24, 2016 2

Introduction Every single instance when you use extensive phrases and substantive ideas that are not your own, you must acknowledge the source from which you haven taken them. When you quote someone’s words…

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Plagiarism in Academic Writing

Nelleke Bak May 24, 2016 1

"Students are often unsure of exactly what plagiarism is and how it affects them. Cutting and pasting from electronic resources has in recent years made it extremely easy to “lift” text and to present it as your own. Be aware that this is…