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Contents
Information on Architectural drawing, lettering and related services

1. Scales & North Points 3‐5

2. Lettering 6‐8
3. Pencils, Pens & Erasers 9‐14
4. Paper Types & Sizes 15‐19
5. Architectural Drawing Instruments 20‐25
6. Model Making 26‐29
7. Photocopying & Printing 30‐37

Information related to Design

8. Anthropometric Data 38‐44

9. Staircases 45‐48
10. Vehicular Circulation 49‐57
11. Design of Toilets 58‐62
12. Design of Kitchens 63‐64
13. Disabled Access 65‐67

Information on access to data and use of data for students of Architecture

14. Libraries, References & Plagiarism 68‐77

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NORTH POINT & SCALES
By Ayanthi Abayasekara, Aqeel Sourjah and Devi Wijesinghe

What is a north point?

The direction in which a compass needle normally points,
towards the horizon on the left hand side of a person facing
east, or the part of the horizon lying in this direction.

Use of Compass and North Point

North Point – To show the orientation on a map, plan etc.
Compass – To identify the North Point

Layout of a compass

Types of compass & purchase details

TYPE NAME OF THE STORE

Premium stationers Alstons
Feytek Compass Rs. 220.00 ‐
Large Compass Rs. 200.00 ‐
Small Compass Rs. 110.00 ‐
Liquid filled Compass ‐ Rs. 750.00
Ordinary Compass ‐ Rs. 225.00
Compass Key Tag ‐ Rs. 225.00

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What is scale?
The ratio of the length in a drawing (or model) to the length of the real object

Example:
In a drawing anything with the size of "1" would have a size of "10" in the real world, so a measurement of 150mm on
the drawing would be 1500mm in real size.

Imperial scales
The base unit of the imperial system is called a “foot”. This is further divided into 12 with each division referred to as
an “inch”.
Foot: the length of the average man's foot.

Metric scales
The metric system follows the idea that base units become larger or smaller based on the power of 10.
The base units have prefixes to define these larger and smaller units.

The meter was intended to equal one ten‐millionth of the length between the North Pole to the Equator.
For example, 1 kilometer is equal to 1,000 meters. One centimeter is one‐hundredth of a meter, and 1 millimeter is 1,000
times smaller than a meter.

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Scale conventions

The relationship between metric and imperial scales and purpose in

drawings

METRIC SCALE MEANING

1:100 1cm = 100cm
1:200 1cm = 200cm
1:250 1cm = 250cm
IMPERIAL SCALE MEANING
1/8 1’ = 1/8”
1/2 1’ = 1/2”
1/4 1’ = 1/4”

PURPOSE METRIC IMPERIAL

FLOOR PLANS, SECTIONS, ELEVATIONS 1:50 1/4″=1′‐0″
1:100 1/8″=1′‐0″
DETAILED ENLARGEMENT 1:2 Half size
1:5 3″= 1′‐0″
1:10 1 1/2″=1′‐0″

Types of scales & retail store

Flat ruler – 8 types of scales
Triangular ruler – 12 types of scales

TYPE NAME OF THE STORE

PREMIUM ALSTONS LABORATORY LEADERS
STATIONERS EQUIPMENT STATIONARY
Metric Rs.1895 .00 Rs. 1220.00 Rs. 970.00 Rs. 475.00
Imperial Rs. 2350.00 ‐ Rs. 1200.00 ‐

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LETTERING
By Raveena Weerabahu, Nadisha Abeyratne and Sharon Samuel

Pencil Techniques
• Hold your pencil in the position shown. It should make approximately a 60° angle with the paper.
• Letters must be open shaped and legible.
• Use even pressure to draw precise, clean lines.
• Use one stroke per line.

Pencil Strokes

Vertical Strokes are drawn Horizontal Strokes are Curved Strokes are drawn top to bottom in
downward drawn left to right one continuous stroke on each side

Horizontal
Straight Slanted Curved

Font formatting and sizes

REGULAR - TIMES NEW ROMAN
FONT SIZE 8 - TIMES NEW ROMAN ITALICS - TIMES NEW ROMAN
FONT SIZE 10- TIMES NEW ROMAN BOLD - TIMES NEW ROMAN
FONT SIZE 12- TIMES NEW ROMAN BOLD ITALICS - TIMES NEW ROMAN
FONT SIZE 14- TIMES NEW ROMAN
FONT SIZE 16-- TIMES NEW ROMAN
FONT SIZE 18-- TIMES NEW ROMAN
FONT SIZE 20- - TIMES NEW ROMAN
FONT SIZE 22-- TIMES NEW ROMAN

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 Lettering Groups (based on shape)

Wide Letters Round Letters Rectangular Based Letters

“M”, “W” “O”, “Q”, “C”, “D”, “G” “H”, “N”, “V”, “X”, “Y”, “Z” “T”, “U”

Rectangular Based
Letters
“H”, “N”, “V”, “X”,
“Y”, “Z” “T”, “U”
Narrow Letters
“B”, “E”, “F”, “I”, “J”, “K”, “L”, “P”, “R”, “S”

Curved Strokes are drawn

Spacing between Letters top to bottom in one
continuous stroke on
each side

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  The background area between letters should be equal ‐ NOT the distance between them.
 Spaces between words are approximately equal to the letter “O”.

Common Mistakes

Style not uniform

Height not uniform

Inclination not uniform

Thickness not uniform

Space not uniform

Document Format

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PENS, PENCILS & ERASERS
By Ishani Amaratunga, Dayan Mohottiarachchi, Sachini Sarathchandra

PENCILS

Grading and Classification

Pencils across the world are graded on the European system using a continuum from H (for hardness) to B (for blackness)
The standard writing pencil is graded HB.
As well as F, a letter arbitrarily chosen to indicate midway between HB and H.

Types of Pencils

Mechanical pencils
There are also pencils which use mechanical
methods to push lead through a hole at the
End. Lead types are based on grade and size;
with standard sizes being 2.00 mm, 1.40 mm,
1.00 mm, 0.70 mm, 0.50 mm, 0.35 mm,
0.25 mm, 0.18 mm, and 0.13 mm (ISO 9175‐
1)—the 0.9 mm size is available, but is not
considered a standard ISO size.

Solid graphite pencils

They are used primarily for art purposes as the lack of
casing allows for covering larger spaces more easily

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Carbon pencils
They produce a fuller black than graphite pencils, but are smoother than charcoal.

Pencil sharpeners
Pencil sharpener Clutch pencil sharpener

ERASERS
An eraser is an article of stationery that is used for removing writing from paper.

Types of erasers

Rubber Eraser‐ For normal use of pencils

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PENS

Pen thicknesses for drawings

0.1 Grids

0.13 Furniture

0.18 Fittings, Grids

0.2, 0.25 Windows / doors

0.35 Walls

0.4 – 0.8 Lettering of titles

Drawing of medium scale

1.00,1.40 Large scale drawing

2.00

Nib sizes correspond to the line widths as defined in ISO 128.

The International Organization for Standardization(ISO) called for four pen widths and set a color code for each: 0.25 (white),
0.35 (yellow), 0.5 (brown), 0.7 (blue); these nibs produced lines that related to various text character heights and the ISO
paper sizes.

How to fill the pen with ink

Unscrew the cap of the pen

Remove the cone
Fill to the level given
Shake the pen gently and use

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How to Handle the pen

Technical drawing pens should be held perpendicular to the paper surface.

It may not work or damage when it is used at more acute angles.
It should never be used at an angle less than 45 degrees away from the paper surface.
Rough surfaces such as watercolor paper should be avoided as they may damage the tips.

Ink
Ideal drawing ink should be suitable for any type of technical Drawing pen.
Should give a good contrast on the drawing.
Must be water proof, fade proof and should dry fast.
Should be kept away from direct sunlight.

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 Blades
 Also single edged razor blades, Scratch knives and sand paper can be used to scrape ink off paper
 When doing it, you must be careful to make sure not to destroy the paper.

Stationaries Laboratory
Equipment
(rOtring – Germany) Isograph Rs. 1,160/=
Drawing Pens Rs. 1,590/=
0.1 Rs. 1,230/=
0.13, 0.18
0.25,0.3,0.4,0.5,0.6,0.7,0.8

(rOtring – Germany) Pen Set (4 Rs. 5,700/=

pen set) Rs. 4,500/=
0.25, 0.35, 0.5, 0.7 Rs. 3,900/=(25% discount for this
(3 pen set) 0.25, 0.35, 0.5 item only)
0.25, 0.35, 0.7

(rOtring – Germany) Ink Rs. 170/=

Black 23ml Rs.336/=
Red, Blue, Green 23ml

(rOtring – Germany) Ink Rs. 90/=

Cartridge (5 per pack)

(rOtring – Germany) Mechanical Rs. 268/=

pencil 0.35,0.5,0.7,1.0

(rOtring – Germany) Mechanical Rs. 112/=

pencil leads

(Linex – Denmark) Pencil Rs. 40/=

(rOtring – Germany) Tikky 20 Rs. 90/=

Eraser

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Available at:
 Rotring Dealers (YMBA Building)
Tel : 0112320257, 0112448336,
Laboratory Equipment Company (Pvt) Ltd., 01,
Thi rd Floor, Y.M.B.A. Building, Colombo 01.

 Premium Stationary
Tel: 2370386, 2574793
Liberty Plaza, Colombo 03
Email: [email protected]
www.premiumstationers.lk

 Sarasavi Stationers
Tel: 2390540, 2390541
11,Maliban Street, Colombo 11.

 Office World
Tel: 0112667667
282, Cotta Road Colombo 08

 Alston
Tel: 2436580, 2441945
68, W.A.D. Ramanayake Mw.
Colombo 02
Email: [email protected]
www. alston.lk

 Best Paper,
No 21 Pepiliyana Road,
Nugegoda.
Tel:0112826665
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PAPER TYPES AND SIZES
By Achana Rathnayake, Sachini De Silva, Hamla Sama Samad

Paper Size GSM and Texture Uses Disadvantages

and price and colour
price
Butter sheets 726’’x 507’’ 35 ‐10/= Butter cream For preliminary Not available in all
And smooth texture drawing sketches standard sizes

Blank paper 40”x58’’ 60 ‐ 7/= Smooth For all preliminary Can’t erase ink
70 ‐8/= And white in colour work
80‐9/=
100‐ 12/=

Ordinary A0‐120/= 100 White and smooth For final Can’t erase ink
drawing paper A1‐20/= 70 texture presentation and
A2‐15/= art work
A3‐5/=
A4‐3/=

Graph paper A1‐28/= Smooth Lettering and Inaccurate grid sizes in

A4‐2/= Plotting low quality brands

Art board A2‐ 50/= 250 White Mounting art work

A4‐5/= Gloss/ Matt and Photographs

Kent paper A1 160 ‐145/= White, Off White Final drawings

A2 Less smooth presenting of art
work
Ivory board A1 210 Final presentation
A2

Conqueror 17’’x 24’’ ‐ 100 White , Ivory, etc Final Presentation

board 25/= 160 Rough texture
220
Lana paper A3‐15/= 170 Cream colour Final presentation
And smooth texture and art work

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Bristol board 20’’x25’’ 220 Can have different Drawings Pencil lines cannot be
250 colours erased comptetly

Photo copy A5 ‐4/= 70 Fade white colour Can’t erase ink

paper (500 pack ‐ 75 Glossy texture
250/= ) 80

500 paper
A4 pack
70 390/=
75‐425/=
80‐460/=
F4
8’’x11’’ ‐1/=

A3 2/=

Legal
(bigger 70‐1/=
than A4) 80‐1/=
13’’x11’’

Cheese board A0 – 145/= White‐cream colour

and smooth texture

Plan Printing A1/ Roll 100 White To obtain a copy Expensive

paper (4000/=) Very Smooth from the original
using a
photocopier.
Mount board 640x561 675 Slightly rough Model making Cannot be used for
150/= mounting printing
Art work
Rough paper 720x10 90 Slightly rough Sketching sight Not suitable for final
sheets 30/= Measurements presentation

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RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PAPER SIZES
THE RATIOS
 Lengths and areas of each subsequent paper sizes are constant in proportion

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TABLE OF PAPER SIZES FROM A0 TO A10

STOCKLIST AND RETAILERS OF STATIONARY

Name of shop Address Telephone Available

papers
Blank Paper
LEADER STATIONARY NO 10 MALIBAN STREET , 011‐2334012, 4‐736955 Butter Sheets
COLOMBO 11 Ivory board
Kent
Photocopy Paper
Bristol Board
Ordinary drawing
paper
Graph paper
Cheese Board
Blank Paper
K.P.M AND COMPANY 38, FIRST CROSS STREET , 011‐2433511 Butter sheets
COLOMBO 11 Art board
Kent paper
Ivory board

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 Conqueror board
Cheese Board
Ordinary drawing
paper
Graph paper
Blank paper
UNITED STATIONARY NO 13, MALIBAN STREET , 011‐2381923 Ordinary drawing
COLOMBO 11 paper
Graph paper
Photocopy paper
Bristol board
Blank paper
PAPYRUS PAPERS PAPYRUS PAPERS (PVT) LTD 011‐ 2314027 Ordinary drawing
277, VAUXHALL ST paper
COLOMBO 02 Graph paper
Photocopy paper
Bristol board
Blank Paper
BEST PAPERS 21, PAPILIYANA RD, 011‐2826665 Butter Sheets
NUGEGODA. Ivory board
Kent
Photocopy Paper
Bristol Board
Ordinary drawing
paper
Graph paper
Cheese Board
Blank paper
NINE HEARTS 758/1, BASELINE RD, Ordinary drawing
COLOMBO 09 paper
Graph paper
Photocopy paper
Bristol board

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ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING INSTRUMENTS
by Yathindra Pallegoda, Poorni Randeniya, Minuri De Silva

Drawing boards
A drawing board (also drawing table, drafting table or architect's table) is, in its
antique form, a kind of a multipurpose desk which can be used for any kind of
drawing, writing on a large sheet of paper or other oversized document or
for drafting precise technical illustrations.
These Drawing boards come in different sizes and have a side support to keep any
paper from falling. These are commonly used by engineers and draftsmen.

However, with the gradual introduction of computer aided drafting and design
(CADD or CAD) the drawing board is becoming less common.

T-Ruler
A T‐square is a technical drawing instrument used by draftsmen primarily as a guide for
drawing horizontal lines on a drafting table.

Common lengths being 18 inches (460 mm), 24 inches (610 mm), 30 inches (760 mm),
36 inches (910 mm) and 42 inches (1,100 mm).

Compass

A compass is a technical drawing instrument that can be used for

inscribing circles or arcs. As dividers, they can also be used as tools to measure
distances.

Compasses can also be used drafting, navigation, and other purposes.

Compasses are usually made of metal or plastic, and consist of two arms
connected by a hinge which can be adjusted to allow the changing of the
radius of the circle drawn.

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Set Square & Adjustable Set Square

A set square or triangle (American English) is an object used in engineering and

technical drawing, with the aim of providing a straightedge at a right angle or other
particular planar angle to a baseline.

It can also be used to draw parallel lines.

The simple difference between a set square and an adjustable set square is that in the
adjustable set square, the angle can be changed according to the purpose whereas in a
normal set square it is fixed.

Protractor

A protractor is a measuring instrument that is used to measure angles.

Usually they are calibrated from 0 – 180 degrees and the angles are measured in
degrees.

French Curves

A French curve is an instrument which consist of many curves and is usually made
out of plastic, wood or metal.

It is used in manual drafting, to draw smooth curves with varying radii.

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Stencils

In practice, the (object) stencil is usually a thin sheet of material, such as

paper, plastic, wood or metal, with letters or a design cut from it, used to
produce the letters or design on an underlying surface by applying pigment
through the cut‐out holes in the material.

The key advantage of a stencil is that it can be reused to repeatedly and

rapidly produce the same letters or design

Parallel Ruler
Parallel rulers are a drafting instrument used by navigators to draw parallel lines on
charts.

The tool consists of two straight edges joined by two arms which allow them to move
closer or further away while always remaining parallel to each other.

By alternating the moving edge, and securely holding down the non‐moving edge, you
can move the rulers about the chart while still maintaining the same angle.

Prices & Other Information

Drawing boards

Brand Size Price Available At

Rotring Rapid A3 10600 Rotring – YMBA (Fort)

Rotring Profile A3 9600 Rotring – YMBA (Fort)

Rotring drawing board with T‐Square A2 3360 Rotring – YMBA (Fort)

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Rotring (Plywood) A2 4000 Rotring – YMBA (Fort)

Rotring (Melamine) A2 4950 Rotring – YMBA (Fort)

Drawing board with T‐Square 5000 Laboratory Equipment Pvt. Ltd.

Drawing board with T‐Square A0 4750 Alstons Stationery Pvt. Ltd.

Drawing board with T‐Square A3 8640 Alstons Stationery Pvt. Ltd.

Drawing board with T‐Square A3 12450 Office World (timber A3 – Rotring and plastic A3 Rapid)

Drawing board with T‐Square (Plastic) A2 5400 Sarasavi Bookshop ‐ Nugegoda

Drawing board with T‐Square (Wood) A3 3900 Sarasavi Bookshop ‐ Nugegoda

Set Square

Brand Price Available At

Set Square (2 pieces) 2150 (Staedtler) Premium Stationers (only medium size)

45 – 45 1640 Laboratory Equipment Pvt. Ltd.

30 – 60 1900 Office World (only staedtler medium size)

Adjustable 600 Alston Stationery Pvt. Ltd.

Sarasavi Bookshop – Nugegoda

Laboratory Equipment Pvt. Ltd.

Premium Stationers

Rotring – 36cm 800 Rotring – YMBA (Fort)

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Rotring – 32cm 640 Rotring – YMBA (Fort)

Rotring – 25cm 570 Rotring – YMBA (Fort)

Huajie 700 Leaders Stationery (Fort)

Helix 800 Sarasavi Bookshop – Nugegoda

Rotring (small) 950 Sarasavi Bookshop – Nugegoda

Chinese 370 Sarasavi Bookshop – Nugegoda

T-Square

Brand Price Available At

Without board 1800 Rotring – YMBA (Fort)

Helix (Wood) 2000 Sarasavi Bookshop – Nugegoda

Helix (Plastic) 1100 Sarasavi Bookshop ‐ Nugegoda

French Curves

Price Available At

600 Rotring – YMBA (Fort)

700 Laboratory Equipment Pvt. Ltd.

300 Alston Stationery Pvt. Ltd.

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Stencils

Brand Price Available At

Rotring (mini) 1600 Rotring – YMBA (Fort)

Rotring (large) 1300 Rotring – YMBA (Fort)

Linex 1080 Rotring – YMBA (Fort)

Parallel Rulers

Brand Length Price Available At

Linex 300mm 3000 Rotring – YMBA (Fort)

Linex 380mm 3000 Rotring – YMBA (Fort)

RETAILER’S CONTACT DETAILS

Shops Addresses Telephone Numbers

Sarasavi Bookshop 2B, Samudradevi Mawatha, Nugegoda, 011 ‐ 2820820

Sri Lanka

Papyrus Papers No: 277, Vauxhall Street, 011 ‐ 2314027

Colombo 02, Sri Lanka.

Alstons Stationery Pvt. Ltd. No: 68, W. A. D. Ramanayake Mw, 011 ‐ 2 436 580 / 2 441 945
Colombo ‐ 02
Sri Lanka.

K.P.N. Stationary Maliban Street, Pettah, Sri Lanka. 011 – 2433207 / 2433511

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MODEL MAKING
By J.Poorvigah , M.Narmatha

WHAT IS A MODEL?
An architectural model is a type of a scale model - a physical representation of a structure - built to study aspects of
an architectural design or to communicate design ideas.

• Models can help students analyze a situation and identify the needs of the people who use it. They are easily pulled
apart and altered. Models can help students appreciate how spaces are used and identify problems that may arise
from the interaction of different users.
• They can be used as a means of communicating proposed solutions, highlighting special features, materials and
colors. Most importantly, a model is informative and brings a building, object or place to life off the plan.

TYPES OF MODELS
 Working model
• These are made at different stages of the design to study the spatial relationship and the
• Structural feasibility.
• Quick assembling of inexpensive material may cater this aspect of model making.

Final construction model

• This will represent the actual outlook of the design including color, texture and details etc.

WORKING MODEL FINAL CONSTRUCTION MODEL

MAKING MODELS
• Models are made using plans, sections, elevations and details of a design.
• Materials used for the model must be carefully selected to display the actual outlook and the characteristics of the
design.
• Models must follow a specific scale, which may be either metric or imperial.

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 Detailed Detailed Exterior Site Plans and
Building of City
Interiors Building(s) Maps
1:1 1:100 1:1000

1:2 1:200 1:1250

1:5 1:500 1:2500

1:10 1:5000

1:20

MODEL MAKING STATIONARY

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 MDF board model chipboard model
Corrugated board model

Textured paper model Plywood model mountboard model

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MODEL MAKING EQUIPMENTS

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PRINTING AND PHOTOCOPYING
by Shanya Fernandez, Akbar Deen, Zahra Niaz

What is a printer?
• It is an output device that produces text and graphics on paper.

DIGITAL PRINTING
TYPES OF 2D PRINTING

SCREEN PRINTING

GRAVURE

OFFSET PRINTING

FLEXOGRAPHY

DIGITAL PRINTING ‐ involves methods of printing from a digital –based image directly to variety of media.

There are three types of digital printing

 Inject printing
 Laser printing
 Blue printing

3D PRINTING ‐ Also known as additive printing it is used to make 3 dimensional objects

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Devices that ease an Architect’s work
Plotter
A Plotter is a very accurate large scale printer that is used to produce engineering drawings and Architectural
blueprints.

 Drum Plotter, which are placed vertically

 Flatbed Plotters ,which are placed horizontally

Laser Cutters
This is the technology where lasers are used to cut materials. It works by directing a high powered laser that is
controlled by a computer, this is called CNC (computer numerical control) The difference between mechanical
cutting and laser cutting is that in laser cutting there is less contact with the material so no contamination and
less heat is generated and also mechanical cutting uses power tools

3D Printers
3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing (AM),
refers to producing a three dimensional object. In 3D
printing, successive layers of material are formed under
computer control.

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Scanners
This a device that optically scans images, printed text, or an object,
and converts it to a digital image. Commonly used in offices are
variations of the desktop flatbed. Scanner where the document is
placed on a glass window for scanning.

Printing Address and Info Remarks

places
softwave 107D Sri Sambuddhatva Jayanthi Mawatha, Colombo. It is possible to mail them and get
Tel. 011 2502295. a printout but you need to call
Email Address: [email protected] them and inform them once you
send the mail.
Also speak to Mr. Umanga to get
a discount

Anim 8 Ven. Muruththettuwe Ananda Himi Mawatha, Colombo. You can mail your items to
Tel. 011 2 591567 [email protected] and they
Call the below mentioned people regarding laser cutting will print your items for you.
as they handle that aspect

Dasun Ext. 105 [email protected]

Veron 0768204834 [email protected]

Salaka No. 466, Union Place, Colombo 02

Print Plus No. 460/20/1/1, 2nd floor, Bauddhaloka mawatha, You can mail your items to
Colombo 07. (in front of the D. S. Senanayake swimming [email protected] and
pool entrance). they will print your items for you.
Tel.0773727247

0304 Design No. 4, Bullers lane, Colombo 07. They are open 24 hours and they
Studio Tel. 011 4503654 give discount for CSA students
Alstons No. 555/3, New Kandy road, Thalangama north, Mail your items to
Battaramulla. [email protected] and they will
Tel. 011 2053996 print your documents and speak
to Mr. Asanga for discounts

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Prices for Printing (All prices are mentioned in Sri Lankan Rupees)
The cheapest place is highlighted in blue

Name of Place Paper Size Price

Black & White Color prints

Print Plus A0 375.00 750.00

A1 200.00 450.00

A2 140.00 300.00

A3 40.00 70.00

A4 20.00 35.00

Softwave A0 500.00 2000.00

A1 300.00 1000.00

A2 200.00 600.00

A3 20.00 40.00

A4 10.00 60.00

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 Anim 8 A0 2200.00 2200.00

A1 1100.00 1100.00

A2 600.00 600.00

A3 88.00 175.00

A4 44.00 88.00

0304 Design Studio A0 225.00 650.00

A1 120.00 400.00

A2 90.00 260.00

A3 20.00 80.00

A4 6.00 40.00

Salaka A0 1200.00 1600.00

A1 600.00 800.00

A2 300.00 300.00

A3 150.00 280.00

A4 20.00 140.00

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 Alstons A0 250.00 550.00 ‐ 2500.00

A1 150.00 350.00 ‐ 2000.00

A2 100.00 250.00 ‐ 1000.00

A3 15.00 135.00

A4 7.00 55.00

What is Photocopying?
It is the production of copies of an original document containing text or images by the use of a scanning and printing
machine. It is a common practice all around the world

Prices for Photocopying & Scanning(All prices are mentioned in Sri Lankan Rupees)
The cheapest place is highlighted in blue and the places where we guarantee quality with are in green.

Name of Paper Price for Photocopying Price for Scanning

Place Size
Black & Colour Black & Colour
White White

Alston A0 200.00 ‐ 120.00 ‐

A1 100.00 ‐ 95.00 ‐

A2 75.00 ‐ 65.00 ‐

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 A3 10.00 ‐ 40.00 ‐

A4 5.00 ‐ 20.00 ‐

0304 Design Studio A0 160.00 ‐ 110.00 250.00

A1 80.00 ‐ 80.00 160.00

A2 60.00 ‐ 60.00 100.00

A3 10.00 ‐ 20.00 40.00

A4 4.00 ‐ 10.00 20.00

Anim 8 A0 ‐ ‐ ‐‐ ‐

A1 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐

A2 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐

A3 ‐ ‐ 100 100

A4 ‐ ‐ 100 100

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 Softwave A0 140.00 1125.00 125.00 750.00

A1 90.00 275.00 ‐ 100.00 400.00

675.00

A2 70.00 175.00 75.00 250.00

A3 8.50 140.00 ‐ 20.00 60.00

180.00

A4 4.50 60.00 ‐ 10.00 30.00

120.00

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ANTHROPOMETRIC DATA
By Irudini Liyanage and Ahmed Ismail

What is anthropometry?
Anthropometry involves quantitative measurements of dimensions of human body and is a universally accepted
technique for assessing sizes and proportions of human body. ISO standards are used for such anthropometric
measurements and these data of dimensions differ according to races, gender etc.

1) Static: Measurements when body is still (e.g: length of bones and distance between joints)
2) Dynamic: Measurements taken when body is in motion (e.g: Clearances, Reach etc.)

Importance of anthropometry in Architecture

 Anthropometric data is vital in designing physical elements for human use. To design an ergonomically
efficient design, the designer must study anthropometric data.
 It is important that the physical elements designed by an architect fit the task properly.
Mismatches between dimensions of products and corresponding user must be avoided.
 Studying anthropometry and applying them in the design ergonomically will ensure better
comfort and productivity without fatigue.

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Anthropometric Data of Sri Lankan Female and Male

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Useful anthropometric data

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For working

For relaxing
(e.g: Lounge chair)

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0.34"
0'‐2"
‐ The heights of the worktops (34’’) are based on the
average height of a Sri Lankan woman (5’)

‐ Height of the cooker should be 2” below the worktop

level for the working height to be equal.

0'‐32"

dimensions of a sink

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GENERAL DIMENSIONS OF CORRIDORS AND DOORS Corridors
 Corridors within a building should be wide enough to allow two‐way traffic and maneuvering at
junctions or when passing through doorways. For example, a clear width of 6’ is the minimum that will
allow two wheelchair users to pass safely.
 All corridors should have an unobstructed width of at least 4’ wide.

Doorways and hallways

Movement in hallways and through doorways should be as convenient to the widest range of people,
including those using mobility aids or wheelchairs, and those moving furniture or other objects. Door
should open 90 degrees (1.57 rad).
 Door Heights & Widths: Two standard heights, 6' 8" and 8' 0" and two standard widths, 3' 0" and
3' 6" are available for most doors. And height from floor to door handle should be 42” or 45”

300mm door nib (or clear space) to leading edge (pull side on)

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STAIRCASES
By Manik Goonewardane,Dasuni Kolambage

Parts of Stairs
1. Steps ‐is a portion of stairs which permits
ascent and descent
2. Tread ‐it is the upper horizontal portion of
step upon which the feet is placed
3. Riser ‐ The vertical portion between each
tread on the stairs
4. Hand Rail ‐is a rail that is designed to be
grasped by the hand so as to provide stability
or support
5. Baluster ‐it is a vertical member of wood or
metal supporting the handrail
6. Newel post ‐Vertical member which is placed at the end of flights to connect handrail
7. Nosing‐This is a part of the thread ,rounded to give good architectural effects
8. Run‐Is the total length of stairs in a horizontal plane, including landings
9. Stringer‐These are the sloping wooden
members which support the steps in a stair.
They run along the slope of the stair.

Types of stairs

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Straight Stairs
● Straight stairs are certainly one of the most common stairs used in both residential and
commercial buildings. One or more flights are used when space available for staircase is long
but narrow in width.
● Straight stairs can also have landings in the middle to reduce the workload for the people who
are using them in order for them to not to tire themselves

Winder
● A series of wedge shaped steps in a stairway, used to make a 90 degree turn.
● Types of winders-2 quarter winder, double winder.

Half landing (dog legged stairs/fire exit stairs)

• This is basically 2 parallel flights of straight stairs joined by a landing that requires a 180 degree
turn in the walk line. Generally used as fire exits because it requires less space.

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Curved Stairs
• Curved stairs add elegance and s beauty. Curved stairs are helical and have a large radius and
typically do not make a full circle.

Spiral
● Spiral stairs are often confused with curved stairs because both follow a helical arc. These
usually are made very compact and the treads radiate around a center pole.

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 Formula
To arrive at the optimum rise, which takes the least energy, the following formula can be
Applied;
2R + T = 23” (for Sri Lankans)
Head room should be 7’ (minimum) from the top of the riser.

Principles to be observed while planning and designing a stair case

according to the gazette.

Type Width of a Minimum Riser Tread

stair headroo
Centimete Centimete
m meters
Centimeter r r
s

Internal stairs 75 2.0 19 22.5

serving one upper
floor only

Stairs in building 105 2.1 17.5 22.5

used as place of
public assembly and
public building

All other types 90 2.1 17.5 22.5

1. There shall be no obstruction in any staircase between the top most landing and the exit
door on the ground floor.
2. Every staircase, staircase landing, balcony or verandah shall be protected on any side
overlooking a courtyard, void or external air space, by either a handrail balustrade or
parapet which shall have a height of not less than 0.9 meters and shall be of a suitable
design and type of construction to prevent any person from falling over the side of such
staircase, staircase landing balcony or verandah.

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VEHICULAR CIRCULATION
By Damien Fernando and Romien Kavisha

STANDARD VEHICLE SIZES

Family Saloons

SUV

Bicycle

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 Buses

Jeeps

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REASONS FOR NEEDING THE STANDARD SIZES OF A VEHICLE?
• When designing a house, a garage will be a permanent & a necessary part of the design. The
standard size of a vehicle will be needed when designing a garage for a house, apartment, hotel,
commercial buildings etc. (As shown above)

• When the vehicle is parked inside the garage, there should be a clearance between the door of
the vehicle and the wall. The doors should be able to open freely without any obstructions.

THIS SHOULD
NOT HAPPEN

• A person should be able to walk around the vehicle freely without any obstructions.

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 • Another reason to know the standard size of the vehicle is when an architect/ civil engineer is
designing a road or a highway the standard size of a vehicle is needed when calculating the
dimensions of the road

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The standard dimensions of a vehicle are needed when designing a road as shown below.

The dimensions should give an Architect/ Civil Engineer an idea when designing the width of the lanes.

Vehicles should be able to pass each other without any obstructions so therefore the clearance between
two vehicles should be calculated carefully.

REGULATIONS DETERMINING THE REQUIRED NUMBER OF

PARKING

Residential Standard Vehicle Commercial

Vehicle

Flats/ Dwelling Units/Terrace houses(less than 75 sq.m. in gross floor 1 for 2 units ‐
)
Flats/Dwelling Units with gloss floor area 75‐200 sq.m. 1 for 1 unit ‐

Flats/Dwelling Units with gloss floor area more than 200sq.m. 3 for 2 units ‐

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 Institutional Standard Vehicle Commercial
Vehicle
Nursing homes/PVT hospitals 1 for 2 beds 1 for 500 sq.m.
Consulting Rooms(min. 8 sq.m.) 6 for 1 room 1 for 500 sq.m.

OPD areas/Medical Labs 1 for 20 sq.m. 1 for 500 sq.m.

PVT Schools/Nurseries etc. 1 for 20 students ‐

Tutorials and Educational Institute 1 for 200 sq.m. ‐

Recreational/Amusement 1 for 100 sq.m./Decided by ‐

Commercial Standard Vehicle Commercial Vehicle

Retail Shops/ Grocery 1 for 50 sq.m. ‐

Department Shops/ Shopping Complex 1 for 50 sq.m. 1 for 500sq.m

Banks 1 for 50 sq.m. ‐

Hardware 1 for 50 sq.m. 1 for 50 sq.m.

Vehicle Sales 1 for 50 sq.m. 1 for 50 sq.m.

Office 1 for 150 sq.m. ‐

Restaurants/Night clubs 1 for 10 sq.m./Restaurant 1 for 500 sq.m.

space

Star Class hotels 1 for 10 sq.m./1 for 5 1 for 500 sq.m.

rooms

Guest Houses/Recreational clubs/Lodges 1 for 50 sq.m. / 1 for 3 1 for 500 sq.m.

rooms

Cinemas/Theatres/Auditoriums etc 1 for 20 seats 1 for 500 sq.m.

Other Commercial buildings 1 for 100 sq.m. 1 for 500 sq.m.

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 PARKING LOTS

Underground Parking

stacked parking roof parking 90 degree parking

PARKING ARRANGEMENTS AND DIMENSIONS REGULATIONS

AS IN UDA

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 90 degree parking
parallel parking

45 degree parking 30 degree parking 60 degree parking

demonstration on how to do a 90 degree parking

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 TURNING CIRCLES AND RAMPS
MINIMUM TURNING CIRCLES

Minimum turning circle is the smallest possible circle in which a vehicle can turn.

• The average minimum turning circle for a car is 8.70 m / 28’‐5”.

• The average minimum turning circle for a bus is 15 m / 49’‐2”.

RAMPS

The UDA states that:

• The maximum gradient of ramps shall not be steeper than 1 in 8.

• Every such ramp shall start only beyond

BASEMENT PARKING

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DESIGNING A TOILET
By Shamin Gunawardena and Thameesha Eliyapura

Private Toilet

Mirror

Wash Basin

Grip/grab bar:
33” above finished
floor.

Water closet: Flooring:

Distance between center line and • skid‐proof
adjacent wall: 0.45m • Easy to clean
• Well drained
Threshold: Entry Door: • Waterproof
20mm height • Doorway : 32” in width
• Door 34”
• floor to ceiling height: 80”

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Plan of toilet

Section of toilet

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 Public Toilets

150 381mm
0m
m 850mm

600mm

300mm

• Minimum ceiling height : 2134 mm

Urinals:
• Floors: water‐proof, non‐slip material, durable. • Height: 0.45m from finished
floor level
• Minimum of 1 urinal should be
provided

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 Design principles

Ventilation

Good ventilation: Gable level windows:

• To prevent bad odor proper circulation of fresh
• Let in natural light air.
• Fresh air
• Prevent humidity and dampness

Aesthetically pleasing view

• Artwork , ornaments to cover up the blank spaces

• Use of color

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 Positioning

• Shower positioned • Use of artwork next to • Carefully hidden

under open space the mirror to create the water closet
illusion of more space • Use of the grip bar
as a towel holder

Use of material

Floors: Walls:
• Rough • Water‐proof (Ceramic tiles)
• Skid‐proof • Durable
• Water‐proof • E.g.: ceramic tiles
• E.g.: rough marble, ceramic tiles etc.

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THE DESIGN OF KITCHENS
By Peshan Jayakody and Ishani Gamage

Space Planning- Work Triangles

The kitchen work triangle is the centerpiece of

most kitchen layouts. The goal of the work
triangle is to place the three work sites the
most efficient distance apart and to minimize
traffic through the work zone. In the traditional
kitchen the three main work sites are:
Sink ‐ the cleaning/preparation work site
Refrigerator ‐ the cold storage work site
Stove ‐ the cooking work site

If you place these too far away from each other

you waste a lot of steps while preparing a meal.
If they are too close to each other you have a
cramped kitchen without any place to work.

Standard dimensions of the kitchen triangle are as follows;

A leg of the triangle should be between 4 feet (1.2 m) and 9 feet (2.7 m).
The sum of all three sides of the triangle should be between 13 feet (4.0 m) and 26 feet (7.9 m).
And further, there should be no major traffic flow through the triangle. Cabinets or other obstacles
should not intersect any leg of the triangle by more than 12 inches (30cm). A full‐height obstacle, such
as a tall cabinet, should not come between any two points of the triangle.

Natural Light and Ventilation

NATURAL LIGHT
An opening from a side of the kitchen can help
bring in natural light into the kitchen. It makes the
kitchen not only a visual pleasure, but helps to
keep the surfaces dry and fresh.

VENTILATION
The Kitchen should be well ventilated by having
open spaces to bring fresh air in and to avoid
unpleasant odors.

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Cross Ventilation‐ Air should be channeled through a small opening such as a doorway to a larger
Opening such as pergolas. This movement of air through a smaller space to a larger space is called
“Cross Ventilation”.
Stack Effect‐ Stack Effect means the procedure of air rising up, resulting from air buoyancy. Putting up
windows from lower a level and chimneys, fanlights from a higher level can help bring fresh air into
kitchen from this way.

Work Surface Design

WORK TOPS

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 DISABLED ACCESS
By Abigail Fernando and Sachintha Fernando

THE GAZETTE OF THE DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF SRI LANKA PROTECTION OF THE RIGHTS
OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, NO.28 OF 1996
(Access measurements and reach dimensions must be considered when designing and constructing
accessible environments for people with disability / Of the persons using technical aids (crutches, canes,
wheelchairs, etc.), )

DISABLED ACCESS NEEDS TO BE ACCOMMODATED IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES

Parking areas,
Pathways and corridors,
Hand rails and grab bars,
Steps and stairs,
Ramps,
Lifts and elevators,
Doorways and entrances to any public buildings,
Toilets, basins, bed rooms,

Dimensions of wheelchairs

Doorways and Entrances

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Pavements , Public roads and Pedestrian crossings ( kerbs and ramps )
 Kerbs should be lowered at crossings and driveways not more than 25mm above driveway.
Slopes of indoor kerb ramps shall be gently less than 1 : 12 and outdoor ramps less than 1:15.
 Access can be ramped or level approach, min width 1200, max slope 1:12.
 A slope of 1:12 means that for every inch of total rise, there needs to be 12 inches of ramp
length

Parking Space
 A minimum of one accessible space must be allocated for every 25 parking spaces .
 For 500 and more please reffer the gazette.

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Bathrooms

Guiding Blocks

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LIBRARIES , REFERENCES AND PLAGIARISM
By Meshari Fahim and Nishadya Fernando

LIBRARIES

MAP OF LIBRARIES IN COLOMBO

1. The Postgraduate Institute of Archaeological Research.

2. The Public Library of Sri Lanka.
3. The National Library of Sri Lanka.
4. Sri Lanka Institute of Architects.
5.The British Council.
6.City School of Architecture

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 1) The Public Library
of Sri Lanka

Address: Open Hours

15, Sir Marcus Fernando Monday to Friday :

Mawatha, Colombo 07 8.30 am – 8.00 pm

Phone: Saturday and Sunday :

8.30 am – 7.00 pm
011 2 691968

Map route to The National Library of Sri Lanka from CSA.

2) The National Library Open Hours :

of Sri Lanka Mondays ,
4
Address:
Wednesdays,Friday and
Saturday :
Colombo
8.30 am – 4.00pm
Phone:
011 2 685197 Tuesday and Thursday
8.30 am – 6.00pm

Sundays :
CLOSED

Map route to The National Library of Sri Lanka from CSA.

3)Sri Lanka
Institute of
Architects

Address:
120/7, Open Hours :
VidyaMawatha,
Colombo 07 Tuesday to Saturday
8.00 am – 5.00pm
Phone:
011 2 697109

Map route to Sri Lanka Institute of Architects from CSA.

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 4) The Postgraduate
Institute of
Archaeological
Research

Address:
407, Bauddhaloka
Mawatha, Colombo 07

Phone:
011 2 685217

Map route to The Postgraduate Institute of Archaeological

Research from CSA

MORUTUWA UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES

Library Address: Library, University of Moratuwa, Katubedda, Moratuwa.

Lending Section Monday ‐ Saturday 7.30am – 7.00pm

(Third Floor) Sunday Closed

Periodical Division Monday ‐ Saturday 8.30am – 7.00pm

(First Floor) Sunday Closed

Membership Counter Monday ‐ Friday 8.30am – 4.00pm

(Second Floor) 8.30am – 6.45pm

Saturday

Sunday Closed

Reading Area Monday – Sunday

(Second Floor) 7.30am8.00pm

Study Area Monday – Sunday 8.00am – 10.00pm

(Basement)

Tel: 0112650301, 0112650534, 012650441, 0112650340, 0112650188,

Email: [email protected], [email protected]

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BOOK STORES
Main bookstores in Colombo and close suburbs

Bookshop Name Address Tel. No

Sarasavi Bookstore 24, Hill St, Dehiwala 0112722349

449/9, Y.M.B.A. Building, Colombo Fort 0112326831

147, St. Michael’s Rd, Col. 03 0112424587

1/50, Y.M.B.A. Building, Borella 0112698886

2B, Samudradevi Mw, Nugegoda 0112820820

Vijitha Yapa Bookstore Unity Plaza Building, No 2, Galle Rd, Col. 04 0112596960

World Trade Center, 3rd Floor, Next to Barista 0112394784

Coffee Shop, Col. 01

Crescat Boulevard, G 6A, Col. 03 0115510100

130, S. De S. Jayasinghe Mw. Nugegoda 0112810714

32, Thurstan Road, Col. 07 0112577624

Makeen Bookstore 430, Galle Rd, Col. 03 0112375930

Barefoot Bookshop 704, Galle Road, Col. 03 0112502467

M. D. Gunasena Bookstore 20, St. Sebastian Hill, Col. 12 0112389802

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REFERENCES
Why do you cite your references?
It is important to cite references in order to:
‐ support your arguments and give your work a factual basis
‐ protect yourself against charges of plagiarism
‐ demonstrate to assessors or critics that you have carried out the necessary research
‐ allow the reader to locate the material you consulted.

When do you cite your references?

THREE TYPES OF REFERENCING SYSTEMS:

HARVARD REFERENCING SYSTEM

• Referencing books –
Author Surname, Author First Initial. published year. Book Title. Place of Publish: Publisher.
• Referencing websites –
Contributor Surname, Contributor First Initial. Year. Resource Title [Online]. Place of Publish: Publisher.
Available at: website address of document [Accessed: Day Month Year]

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example for Harvard style referencing :

MLA ‐ MODERN LANGUAGE ASSOCIATION

Most commonly used to write papers and cite sources within the liberal arts and humanities.
• Referencing books –
Author Surname, Author First Name. Book Title. Place of Publish: Publishing House, Year. Print.
• Referencing websites–
Contributors’ Names. Article name. Web Site Name, Last Edited Date. Website. Date of Access.

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American Psychological Association ( APA )

Most commonly used to write – write ups and more subjective topics
Referencing Websites –
Author, A. (date). Title of document [Format description]. Retrieved from http://xxxxxxxx

example for APA referencing :

PLAGIARISM

What is Plagiarism?

According to dictionaries, Plagiarism is defined as ;

To steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own , Use (another's production) without
crediting the source, To commit literary theft.
It is act of taking another person’s writing, conversation, song or even ideas & passing it as one’s original
work.
In other words, Plagiarism is an act of fraud.
How to avoid Plagiarism?
Whenever you paraphrase, summarize, or take words, phrases, or sentences from another person's
work, it is necessary to indicate the source of the information within your paper using an internal
citation

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It is 100% free & easy which does not require a download or installation. It includes detailed
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