Question 1

In OSCOLA, which of the following is a correct example of referencing a particular paragraph in a judgment?

Accepted Answer

A)  R v G [2003] UKHL 50, para 28 
B)  R v G [2003] UKHL 50, at 28 
C)  R v G [2003] UKHL 50, (28) 
D)  R v G [2003] UKHL 50, [28] 
A)  R v G [2003] UKHL 50, para 28 
B)  R v G [2003] UKHL 50, at 28 
C)  R v G [2003] UKHL 50, (28) 
D)  R v G [2003] UKHL 50, [28] D

Question 2

'Ibid' means 'As per an earlier reference'. Is this statement true or false?

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

With any system of referencing, it is most important that you use it ______ .

Accepted Answer

consistently
Explanation: It is shabby to change the way in which you reference part way through a piece of work. It will not convey an impression of care to your marker.

Question 4

Which of the following tests are often used in deciding whether or not something is 'common knowledge'? Please select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ubiquity. 
B)  Simplicity. 
C)  Quantity. 
D)  Complexity. 
A)  Ubiquity. 
B)  Simplicity. 
C)  Quantity. 
D)  Complexity.

Question 5

What is the starting point for deciding how to reference?

Accepted Answer

A)  House style of your institution 
B)  Harvard referencing 
C)  OSCOLA referencing 
D)  The style adopted in your main text book for the subject 
A)  House style of your institution 
B)  Harvard referencing 
C)  OSCOLA referencing 
D)  The style adopted in your main text book for the subject

Question 6

Which of the following is a correct OSCOLA footnote reference for a book?

Accepted Answer

A)  Emily Finch and Stefan Fafinski, Legal Skills (2021, 8th edn, Oxford, OUP) 
B)  Emily Finch and Stefan Fafinski, Legal Skills (8th edn, Oxford 2021) 
C)  Emily Finch and Stefan Fafinski, Legal Skills (2021, 8th edn, OUP) 
D)  Emily Finch and Stefan Fafinski, Legal Skills (8th edn, OUP 2019) 
A)  Emily Finch and Stefan Fafinski, Legal Skills (2021, 8th edn, Oxford, OUP) 
B)  Emily Finch and Stefan Fafinski, Legal Skills (8th edn, Oxford 2021) 
C)  Emily Finch and Stefan Fafinski, Legal Skills (2021, 8th edn, OUP) 
D)  Emily Finch and Stefan Fafinski, Legal Skills (8th edn, OUP 2019)

Question 7

A ________ is a list of all secondary materials that have been cited within your work.

Accepted Answer

bibliography
Explanation: A bi

Question 8

'If you read an extract of an article in a book, you only need to reference the book'. Is this statement true or false?

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In OSCOLA, which of the following is a correct example of referencing a particular paragraph in a judgment?

'Ibid' means 'As per an earlier reference'. Is this statement true or false?

With any system of referencing, it is most important that you use it ______ .

Which of the following tests are often used in deciding whether or not something is 'common knowledge'? Please select all that apply.

What is the starting point for deciding how to reference?

Which of the following is a correct OSCOLA footnote reference for a book?

A ________ is a list of all secondary materials that have been cited within your work.

'If you read an extract of an article in a book, you only need to reference the book'. Is this statement true or false?

Legislation

Using Legislation

Case Law

Finding Cases

Using Cases

Books, Journals, and Official Publications

Finding Books, Journals, and Official Publications

Writing Skills

Essay Writing

Answering Problem Questions

Revision and Examination Skills

Presentation Skills

Mooting Skills

Negotiation Skills

Filters

Exam 9: Referencing and Avoiding Plagiarism

In OSCOLA, which of the following is a correct example of referencing a particular paragraph in a judgment?

'Ibid' means 'As per an earlier reference'. Is this statement true or false?

With any system of referencing, it is most important that you use it ______ .

Which of the following tests are often used in deciding whether or not something is 'common knowledge'? Please select all that apply.

What is the starting point for deciding how to reference?

Which of the following is a correct OSCOLA footnote reference for a book?

A ________ is a list of all secondary materials that have been cited within your work.

'If you read an extract of an article in a book, you only need to reference the book'. Is this statement true or false?

Legislation

Using Legislation

Case Law

Finding Cases

Using Cases

Books, Journals, and Official Publications

Finding Books, Journals, and Official Publications

Writing Skills

Essay Writing

Answering Problem Questions

Revision and Examination Skills

Presentation Skills

Mooting Skills

Negotiation Skills

Filters