Why is referencing important?
Answer
Referencing is an academic skill which is required to show evidence of your research.
Referencing is important for the following:
Ethical grounds
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It helps you to avoid plagiarism.
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It gives the original author the credit they deserve.
Academic grounds
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It provides the required evidence for supporting your ideas and arguments.
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It demonstrates the range of your reading to lecturers.
Practical grounds
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It enables lecturers to locate the sources you have used.
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It enables you to relocate the sources you have used.