An Evaluation of Research and Referencing in Dementia Studies

This report explores the critical role of research and referencing in dementia studies. It examines the use of various secondary sources, including textbooks, the internet, newspapers, and professional journals, to gather information on dementia. The report evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of each source, highlighting the different types of information they provide. It also addresses copyright laws and plagiarism, emphasizing the importance of respecting intellectual property. Furthermore, the report discusses the significance of referencing and details two conventional referencing styles: Harvard and APA. The conclusion underscores the importance of research and referencing as essential components of academic study, emphasizing how different sources contribute to a comprehensive understanding of dementia and how proper referencing supports the credibility of research findings.

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INTRODUCTION
Research is a part of the process of writing work which includes stating about background research
into the topic, evaluation of information that find from different resources and use them as evidence within
the study. Under this, it becomes important for the researchers to make sure that the sources of information
should be relevant to the topic and effectively supporting arguments. On the other hand, when the scholars
use the findings and other sources information in their studies then there is a need to cite and reference them
accurately. Along with this, it becomes require to carefully follow the guidance related to citations and
referencing styles (RESEARCH AND REFERENCING, 2016). The present essay is based on research and
referencing where to understand the significance of both of them, a topic Dementia is taking into the
consideration. To gather the information on this subject, two main secondary sources will select:
Newspapers and Professional Journals along with text books and internet.
Methods of researching information
Text book: Dementia has created cognitive, language and behavioural barriers for the person. Due to
this, the issues related to memory lapse, unable to learn and remember the things, reading, spoken and
writing language problems etc has started to raise in human that can be considered as symptoms of
dementia. Along with this, from the textbook information, the ways related to assess the body structure and
its functioning, activities and participation of a person during dementia determine (Bourgeois and Hickey,
2011). Further, it shows how to manage and treat this disease in an effective manner. Evaluation of text book
defines that some of the information has not clearly stated and it has not able to clear the doubt of the
readers.
Internet: On the other hand, from the internet, several information have found on dementia such as
different reasons of occurrence of dementia in the people in particular age, its various types, symptoms of
disease, its causes, diagnosis of dementia, its treatment and care, risk and prevention etc. From the
evaluation, it has determined that most of the internet sources have stated the same information. This has
created the less confusion for the readers to understand the following health care topic (What Is Dementia?,
2016).
Newspaper: While from the newspaper articles, much new information has explored which has not
delivered by text book and internet. These are such as costs for dementia care for exceeding other diseases,
development of this disease faster in women than in men etc. So, from the evaluation it has identified that
newspaper has provided much wider content on a particular topic rather than text book and internet
(KOLATA, 2015).
Professional journal: Professional journal has assisted in gain important information on a particular
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topic. From this, the readers can able to get more specific knowledge on dementia such as its implications on
public, different causing factors and its impact on the health of the people etc. This has widen up the
learning and knowledge area in most effective manner as compare to other above mention sources
(Chapman, Williams, Strine, Anda and Moore, 2006).
From the above findings, it can be concluded that text book, internet search engine, newspaper and
professional journal has delivered the different information to the readers in the context of dementia. For
example, the text book shows diagnosis of disease and various barriers across the stages of dementia. While
Google internet search engine reflects information about symptoms and causes of illness, treatment of the
following disease etc. On the other hand, The New York Times newspaper states the cost for dementia care
and reason of high growth rate of it in female as compare to male. Further, on the professional journal
explores information on dementia and its implications for public health.
Copyright and plagiarism
Key features of copyright laws that affect researching information
Copyright is a law that secures the rights of owner to have their work used only by taking
permission. As per this act, the person cannot use other workers or information without making to inform to
its owner. There are some features of copyright laws that make impacts on research information which are as
follows:
 Secure the rights of owners regarding the reproduction or distribution of information.
 If anyone found to have infringed a copyrighted work than he will be liable for penalty.
 Minimize the number of copyright crimes in researching information
Issues relating to plagiarism and copyright of electronic materials
Copying or reproduction: To prepare multiple copies of electronic materials and published on
website.
Distribution: Downloading electronic materials from the internet and send it as an email attachment.
Republication: Upload the others copyright materials on the internet without taking permission of
owner for others access.
Alteration: Removing proprietary marks from electronic materials and republished under own name
(COPYRIGHT ISSUES FOR ELECTRONIC INFORMATION, 2016).
Referencing
Need of references and two types of conventional referencing
References are important section of writing a research paper because it adds to the shared knowledge
related to the particular area. It is a need in the work because it shows the breadth of the study and given
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strengthening to academic arguments. Along with this, it supports understanding of researchers regarding the
subject. Further it aids in allowing the scholars to verify the information.
There are two types of conventional referencing: Harvard and APA (American Psychological
Association) style. In Harvard referencing style, the reference lists are created to allow researchers to put
original sources themselves. In this a reference list includes several pieces of information: name of author
(s), publication year, title, city publication, publisher and pages used. On the other hand, APA reference style
is based on author/date format where the researcher name and the date of piece of work mentioned to
uniquely identify it (Referencing Styles, 2016).
CONCLUSION
From the above essay, it can be concluded that references and research has the important section of a
study. The different secondary resources have delivered the various and diverse information on a particular
topic. Further, copyright act has reduced crimes of copy of other works and has secured the rights of writers.
On the other hand, references haven required in the research work because it has supported the
understanding of researchers.
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REFERENCES
Books and Journals
Bourgeois, M. and Hickey, E., 2011. Dementia: From Diagnosis to Management - A Functional Approach.
Taylor & Francis.
Chapman, D., Williams, M. S., Strine, T., Anda, R. and Moore, M., 2006. Dementia and Its Implications for
Public Health. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 3(2). pp. 1-7.
Online
COPYRIGHT ISSUES FOR ELECTRONIC INFORMATION. 2016. [Online]. Available through:
<http://www.library.qmul.ac.uk/copyright/electronic/>. [Accessed on 15th November 2016].
KOLATA, G., 2015. Costs for Dementia Care Far Exceeding Other Diseases, Study Finds. [Online].
Available through: <http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/27/health/costs-for-dementia-care-far-
exceeding-other-diseases-study-finds.html>. [Accessed on 15th November 2016].
Referencing Styles. 2016. [Online]. Available through: <http://www.citethisforme.com/guides>. [Accessed
on 15th November 2016].
RESEARCH AND REFERENCING. 2016. [PDF]. Available through:
<https://library.leeds.ac.uk/.../file/715/feedback_research_and_referencing>. [Accessed on 15th
November 2016].
What Is Dementia?. 2016. [Online]. Available through: <http://www.alz.org/what-is-dementia.asp>.
[Accessed on 15th November 2016].
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