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What does citing a source mean?

Eleri Kyffin, Academic Engagement and Development Manager, talks about why citing work is so important when writing essays.

In this video Eleri Kyffin, Academic Engagement and Development Manager at the University of Westminster, talks about why citing work is so important when writing essays.

Eleri also introduces us to the key ideas behind referencing and citations. As you watch the video think about whether you have made notes about the right information to enable you to make appropriate references in your work.

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