Common errors in writing references
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This document lists common errors that occur when writing references in academic work. It identifies issues such as margins not being consistent, references not being in alphabetical order, incorrect spelling of author's names, not italicizing book titles, missing publication details, long web links, use of abbreviations, unclear retrieval dates and sources, and punctuation errors. The document provides examples of incorrect references and identifies areas for improvement.
Common errors in writing references
- 1. Common Errors in Writing References
- 2. Tai, Y.H. (1979).Qindai Taiwan Zhi Xiangzhi (Civil Administration in Rural Taiwan during the Qing Dynasty). Taipei: Lianjin Chuban Shiye Gongsi, pp.25-26. http://www.huma.ust.hk/general/files/UG_TermPaperCitationFormat_e.pdf
- 3. Guang, C. (2007). We don’t sell coffee. Taiwan: Hai-Yang Wen Hua.
- 4. • Margins
- 5. Executive Yuan Research, Development, and Evaluation Commission. (2011). Put here the right translation. Retrieved on Add Date from Add URL
- 6. X . Add a period (.) Spacing spacing
- 7. Margin Not in alphabetical order
- 8. • Spelling of Author’s name • Italics- Name of Book • (6th ed.). New York, New York: McGraw-Hill
- 9. • Remove tiny bubbles
- 10. • (2012) Delete ,6 • Publication details missing
- 11. • Publication details missing
- 12. • Publication details missing
- 13. • Shorthen the weblink (use bitly or tinyurl)
- 14. • Spell out abbreviations • Retrieved when and from • Remove blue underline, remove link
- 15. • Punctuation. Remove extra comma