Some of them have been dated as far back as the 7 th century. Plagiarism is defined by the university of exeter as the act of representing work or ideas as ones. The mhra style guide is an essential reference for scholars, students and editors in the modern humanities. Use the history resources on jstor guide for a background on the history content available on this platform. In order for readers to find the book easily from the reference, the following information must be included. Widsith, old english poem, probably from the 7th century, that is preserved in the exeter book, a 10thcentury collection of old english poetry. By continuing to use it you consent to the use of cookies as set out in our privacy policy. Bibliographies college of humanities intranet university of exeter. Notes and reference system notes generally notes i. There are several different referencing systems used in academia and across this university and you have probably encountered some of them in your reading. Olaudah equiano history bibliographies cite this for me. History uses the mhra guidelines as a standard form of referencing. At the department of lifelong learning you are required to use the harvard referencing system.
These alternate with six guided walks, plus we occasionally have long distance outings, and we cover an incredibly diverse range of subjects from roman remains to postww2 redevelopment. The two references take the same form, with two small differences. The exeter book, exeter cathedral library ms 3501, also known as the codex exoniensis, is a. This guide has been developed for school of geography students at the university of exeter and has been adapted, with permission, from the university of aucklands, how to guide to referencing in geography. Exeter learning environment ele provides access to online materials which support your course here at exeter university.
The exeter book, exeter cathedral library ms 3501, also known as the codex exoniensis, is a tenthcentury book or codex which is an anthology of anglosaxon poetry. Here are ten things you should know about the exeter book. Bibliographical referencing for students of languages. Reference information about us university of exeter. However, in the light of feedback from students on combined programmes, we understand that some chfchliberal arts students may wish to use the style familiar to them from their other department and so, within the college of humanities, we are happy for such students to use any of these recognised. The following guide tells you why you need to use a referencing system, shows you how to insert references in the text of your assignments, and shows you how to compile a reference list. This guide has been developed for school of geography students at the university of exeter and has been adapted, with permission, from the university of aucklands, how to guide to referencing in geography 2006 available at. Citing quotes in essays reinforces writers arguments, adds weight to discussion and introduces interesting new concepts. New to mla referencing read the introduction and general principles what are you trying to reference. Referencing in an essay shows readers where the words of another author have been used.
Short citations usually identifying short citations usually identifying the author and. Encyclopedias often indicate the history of a term. When using the mhra referencing system, citations should be set out in full in footnotes or endnotes. Different styles of referencing are used in different disciplines. This general guidance for referencing is intended to be used by undergraduate students at the university of exeter. The one most commonly found in historical writing utilizes notes, placed either at the bottom of the page as footnotes or at the back of the paper as endnotes, coupled with a bibliography at the end that lists all the works used for the project. Your department prefers you to use the appropriate referencing style listed above. Direct copying of text from a book, article, fellow students essay, handout, thesis.
How to cite and format a quote to use in an essay pen. The right way to list book references in apa format. Books citing and referencing library guides at monash. In my my most recent blog, encoded references in the exeter book birdriddles, i discuss arcane references in the exeter book riddles and build on a previous piece, reading runes in the exeter book riddles, which explores the cryptic use of runes in this old english riddle collection. However your school or department may have requirements that differ slightly from this standard. They help you to find information about previous publications in your research field.
These notes should be used in conjunction with the exeter guide for the referencing style you have been asked to use e. Modern humanities research association mhra style guide. The bibliography of the riddles in the exeter book is complicated. At the heart of the city stands the magnificent exeter cathedral. Britannica explains in these videos, britannica explains a variety of topics and answers frequently asked questions. It is the county town of devon, and home to devon county council and the university of exeter in roman britain, exeter was established as the base of legio ii augusta under the personal command of vespasian. History uses the mhra guidelines as a standard form of referencing footnotes or. Reference management for researchers university of exeter.
Full guidance on the harvard referencing system can be found here. Reference management for researchers a reference is any shorthand way of pointing to an external resource within a piece of academic work. Exeter local history society members are hooked on history. Book from most academic research databases or print version.
There are no universally accepted conventions for writing, references and bibliographies, as you will see if you look at any range of books. The university of exeter is a public research university in exeter, devon, south west england, united kingdom. The origin of the exeter book of old english poetry anglosaxon. History at exeter will take you on a journey through the human race in historic times. So concerned is he to prove the unity of the poem, to locate each of the.
Encoded references in exeter book birdriddles medieval. Most paper books and journals you see have been through a pretty rigorous process of. Referencing college of humanities intranet university of exeter. The form of entries in a bibliography for most kinds of written work, such as. For this reason, it is sometimes referred to as author date referencing. The bibliography should list all material which has informed. Edwardian doctors feared winter election would leave parliament empty and destroy health of candidates. A commentary on the translation of richmond lattimore exeter studies in history.
The exeter book medieval studies oxford bibliographies. Use our online library catalog, biblion, to search for books, dvds. Humanities referencing libguides at university of exeter. A guide to the styles recommended by monash schools and departments for students and researchers. The origin of the exeter book of old english poetry volume 25 richard. Referencing history university of colorado boulder. The old english riddles of the exeter book magdalena gracka, janmichael stube.
Widsith is an idealized selfportrait of a scop minstrel of the germanic heroic age who wandered widely and was welcomed in many mead halls, where he. These examples are taken from the british standard bs iso 690. The postcolonial condition, historical knowledge and the public life of history in australia. The book was donated to the library of exeter cathedral by leofric, the first bishop. One of the worlds most irreplaceable books was used as a. Build a history of your academic writing and referencing. Originally codified for our own use, mhra style has since 1971 been used much more widely, and today many universities require dissertations to follow it. The first part of this document provides a guide for how to use the authordate referencing system in footnotes, as this is the departments recommended style. There are also a number of different situations that affect how you will write your references such as whether the book has more than one author and whether it involves a chapter in an edited book. Such resources may be journal articles, book chapters or reports of earlier studies.
As a general rule, writing in humanities subjects which refer regularly to historical sources and documents are best served by the shorttitle system, whereas books in more technical social science subjects tend to use the authordate system. Create your citations, reference lists and bibliographies automatically using the apa, mla, chicago, or harvard referencing styles. The following databases will help you discover material related to history. The form of entries in a bibliography for most kinds of written work, such as essays, is similar to that for the full reference, except that the authors surname and first name or initials are inverted. Early victorian stained glass, phd dissertation, university of exeter, 1998. But it seems that at several points throughout history, the book fell into the hands of. Both of these blogs note how certain riddles contained in the exeter book exeter cathedral library.
School of history style sheet university of st andrews. Exeter book literature bibliographies cite this for me. Exeter book, the largest extant collection of old english poetry. Research databases index the global literature and provide references to journal articles, books, conference proceedings, reports etc that match your search criteria. Today, however, as spain has become firmly integrated into the political and economic structures of the european union, the longheld notion that the country is a nation apart no longer seems valid. A guide to citing, referencing and avoiding plagiarism.
We are committed to excellent teaching and research within a scholarly, diverse, creative and safe environment. Additional books which have not directly influenced the. Referencing the harvard system download pdf version introduction as a student, it is important that you identify in your assessment when you are using the words or ideas of another author. Aboriginal history, minority histories and historical wounds. Harvard referencing refers to any referencing style that uses the author name and year of publication within the text to indicate that information or ideas have been sourced from elsewhere.
Referencing and style guide 201011 university of exeter. Mass observation was a pioneering social research organisation which encouraged british people to submit diary entries, reports, essays and photographs about their lives between 19371965. It is important to correctly reference any ideas that are drawn from others to avoid plagiarism, whether they. It was founded and received its royal charter in 1955, although its predecessor institutions, st lukes college, exeter school of science, exeter school of art, and the camborne school of mines were established in 1838, 1855, 1863, and 1888 respectively. A careful source study of this sequence of exeter book birdriddles riddles 710 demonstrates how although isidores etymologiae does discuss three of the four birdriddles in the group, in many cases the specifics of the old english riddles reference information in sources a bit more ancient and esoteric, and other sources from classical.
Compiling your bibliography and producing accurate footnotes is straightforward if you ensure that, when taking notes from any book or journal, you make a point. Our vision of education values learning in its broadest sense as an interdisciplinary, personal, social, professional and lifelong endeavour. Our site uses cookies to help give you a better experience. Follow the core elements and punctuation set in the mla guidance to format your references below are some examples of the types of references you might frequently use in your works cited list. The harvard referencing system it is important that you identify in your assessment when you are using the words or ideas of another author.
This referencing guide is based on a derivation of the harvard style. University of exeter college of humanities intranet studying subject handbooks history guide for written work notes and reference system. One of the worlds most irreplaceable books was used as a cutting board. This is reflected in its fascinating collection of heritage attractions, many of which are free to visit. It is one of the four major anglosaxon literature codices, along with the vercelli book, nowell codex and the c. And postlethwaite often goes into great detail, cross referencing frequently from book to book. This is called citing references and allows the reader to identify and locate the original material. There are several conventions for referencing these. When it comes to history and heritage, exeter is bursting at the seams. For information on what it is and how to use it, see the guides below.
Predating the arrival of the romans in ad 50, the citys history is rich and long. It will enhance your understanding of other subject areas and improve your awareness of other cultures, providing skills that will be of use throughout your life. How to reference books and articles in text grammar and. The most accepted way of acknowledging the work of another author is to use a referencing system. The university of exeter business school uses apa referencing. This bibliography was generated on cite this for me on thursday, february 4, 2016. You are strongly advised to follow the system of referencing preferred by your access course, and. History uses the mhra guidelines as a standard form of referencing footnotes or endnotes. A brief guide to using the apa citation style, with links to further resources. Simon barton probes the extent to which spain should be regarded as an exceptional case and provides a highly readable, lucid and balanced account of its vibrant and colourful history, from its. A guide to referencing for access to higher education students.