General guide for the presentation of academic work

The General Guide for the Presentation of Academic Work provides general advice on reaching acceptable standards of academic work at the University of Ballarat, with particular emphasis on the academic referencing styles required in undergraduate study.

Students are advised to consider this advice in conjunction with the submission requirements of individual course descriptions, and any additional instructions from the lecturer, tutor, teacher or School responsible for setting particular pieces of assessable work.

Submission requirements typically include topic, format, word length, and due date. If you are unclear about any of the specifications, consult your lecturer, tutor or teacher for clarification.

The complete manual for each referencing style found in this Guide are available in the UB Library Reference section. Refer to the Library website (www.ballarat.edu.au/library) for availability.

Main Topics Presentation standards Format and structure Layout and appearance Written expression Citing Sources     APA citation style     MLA citation style     Australian citation style     Chicago note citation style Search the guide

To purchase a hard copy: Students can purchase the General Guide from the following locations: Campus Bookshop, Mt Helen Campus, Ballarat Balla-Art Art Shop, Arts Academy Student Lounge, cnr Camp Street & Sturt Street, Camp Street Campus, Ballarat Ballarat Books, 15 Armstrong Street North, Ballarat Horsham Library, Horsham Campus, Horsham Staff can purchase the Guide from the above locations, or order copies through their School. If multiple copies are required, staff are advised to order in advance to avoid delays. The General guide for the presentation of academic work has been prepared by the University of Ballarat Transition Committee Services which support online access and updating of the General Guide are delivered by the Centre for eCommerce and Communications (CeCC).