Academic Referencing Styles and Best Practices

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What is the main purpose of referencing in academic writing?

To avoid plagiarism and give credit to original sources (correct)
To limit the research possibilities
To confuse the readers
To make the information more difficult to understand

Why is it important to choose the appropriate citation style?

To meet the expectations of the academic institution (correct)
To make the paper look longer
To show off knowledge of different styles
To confuse the readers with varied formatting

What should you do first when referencing a source?

Skip referencing to save time
Identify what type of source it is (correct)
Organize references by publication year
Insert random citations throughout the text

How should references be organized in an academic paper?

<p>Alphabetically based on authors' names (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should in-text citations include page numbers?

<p>When quoting directly or paraphrasing specific information (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Referencing is the practice of acknowledging sources used within academic writing, usually by providing citations. It serves several important purposes, including avoiding plagiarism, giving credit where it's due, facilitating further research into your work, improving the quality of information presented, and demonstrating intellectual honesty. There are various referencing styles available, such as APA, MLA, or Chicago, which differ based on factors like discipline, country, and academic expectations. When choosing a citation style, consider the guidelines set forth by the institution you're submitting your paper to, as they may specify a particular format. To reference properly, follow these steps: identify what type of source it is; organize your references alphabetically according to their authors; and correctly insert in-text citations with page numbers when necessary.