Why is referencing work important




















Quick Links. Learning and Teaching Development. Remove Frame. Why do you need to reference? To distinguish your own ideas from those of someone else. To cite different points of view. To validate what you are writing, by referring to documented evidence. View video using Microsoft Stream link opens in a new window, available for University members only.

These webpages explain what referencing is, why it is important and give an overview of the main elements of how to reference. Our Referencing made simple tutorial opens in a new window and covers how to identify your source and create a reference with interactive examples.

Whenever you use an idea from someone else's work, for example from a journal article, textbook or website, you should cite the original author to make it clear where that idea came from. This is the case regardless of whether you have paraphrased, summarised or directly quoted their work.

This is a key part of good practice in academic writing. You can drop-in and chat to a Writing Mentor on campus, or email or Facebook them. Or, you can email or make an appointment with a Language and Learning Adviser. Set yourself up for all those future assignments by learning to reference properly, now. You must be logged in to post a comment.

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