AQA Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) - PowerPoint - 4 - Referencing

**Section 4 – Referencing, not Plagiarising

Number of Slides: 21**

Why Teachers Should Use This Presentation

This engaging PowerPoint is designed to help students master the essential academic skills of referencing and avoiding plagiarism. With a lively, student-friendly approach, it makes a complex topic accessible and memorable.

What’s Inside?

Clear Objectives: Students learn what referencing and plagiarism are, why they matter, and how to avoid common mistakes.

Interactive Activities: Includes brainstorming, true/false quizzes, and group discussions to reinforce learning.

Practical Guidance: Offers straightforward steps for referencing sources and avoiding plagiarism, with easy-to-follow examples.

Note-Taking Tips: Emphasises good habits for recording sources and using your own words.

Plagiarism Detection: Explains how anti-plagiarism software works and the consequences of academic dishonesty.

Summary and Final Tips: Recaps key messages and provides practical hints for students.

Activities Included:

Brainstorming sources that need referencing
True/false quizzes to challenge misconceptions
Video-based learning about types of plagiarism
Practical referencing exercises
Note-taking strategies

Part of a Complete EPQ Skills Course

This presentation is one of seven in the full Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) skills series, covering everything from starting the project to giving effective presentations. The whole set is available at a 33% discount when purchased together. Plus, the first presentation - an introduction to the Extended Project - is free, so you can try before you buy.

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