Research, citation and argument
Let readers trace information and reasoning.
What you should be able to do
Write a sourced analytical paragraph with limitations.
A short guide
Start with a question and find primary evidence. Record authorship, dates, links and scope. Separate source facts, your interpretation and uncertainties. Write claim–evidence–limitation paragraphs and check the citation requirements of the assignment.
An example
“12 of 20 sampled people chose A” is observed; “all users prefer A” is unsupported.
Your task
Write a short analysis using two primary sources, distinguishing facts, inference and unknowns.
Start with this source
Citation, paraphrasing and references; confirm your discipline’s style.
HKU Libraries — citation and referencing guide
Read: Confirm the citation style your department requires, then reformat one existing bibliography using the guide.
Follow a university library’s five-step roadmap to citing sources correctly, and find the referencing style used in your subject area.
Reviewed 2026-10-11 · Duration Not confirmed; follow the specified section
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