WHY SHOULD I REFERENCE?

Referencing is crucial to you to carry out successful research, and crucial to your readers so they can see how you did your research. Knowing why you need to reference means you will understand why it is important that you know how to reference.

1. Accurate referencing is a key component of good academic practice and enhances the presentation of your work: it shows that your writing is based on knowledge and informed by appropriate academic reading.

2. You will ensure that anyone reading your work can trace the sources you have used in the development of your work, and give you credit for your research efforts and quality.

3. If you do not acknowledge another person’s work or ideas, you could be accused of plagiarism.