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Everyone will approach the collection and organization of research sources in different ways to suit their own preferences. However, the following advice generally applies:
Common writing assignment in math courses include:
Information types that you should draw upon when researching for such assignments include:
The Library also has a number of books providing a more detailed overview of doing research and reporting in scientific subjects. Below is one example:
There is no universal adopted citation style for the discipline of mathematics. The author guide and style manual offered by different professional societies are good sources for you to prepare cited references in your assignment.
If you are not sure which style to use, check with your professor.
Click here for the Library's Citation Guide
Turnitin is an online software program that can compare submitted academic assignments against an extensive database of published and unpublished information, and provide a report on the degree of similarity between the assignment and the material in that database.
To ensure that interested students are able to submit their assignments to Turnitin, the Library maintains a practice Turnitin Assignment on a designated course site on HKBU Moodle.
Organizing and citing your sources can be challenging, but fortunately there are several free online tools to help you. These allow you to:
The Library recommends the following tools:
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