An Introduction to Referencing
WHY do you need to reference?
- To show where your information came from
- To allow your reader to identify your sources and verify your data
- To show the extent of your research
- To strengthen your academic argument
- To avoid plagiarism
WHEN do you need to reference?
- Quote using someone else’s exact words
- Paraphrase or summarize what they said
- Use their idea
WHAT do you need to reference?
- Books
- Journal articles
- Web sites
- Reports
- Anything you have referred to in your academic work
Adapted from University of Liverpool
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