What is referencing?
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A way of telling your reader what you have read (How informed
are you?)
- Did the author read one or many sources?
- Did the author try to find primary sources or did s/he rely
only on secondary sources?
- Has the author read the essential sources for the topic?
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A method of informing your reader where you got your information
(How widely did you research?)
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Did the author read a wide range of sources to get a balanced
view?
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Did the author try to verify what s/he read by doing further
research?
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A system that allows the reader to verify your statements
by reading background information (Is your research credible?).
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Can the reader check the validity of the author's statements
by reading the same background info?
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Did the author present both sides of the argument, or only
discussed one aspect?
Your reference list allows your reader to evaluate
quickly the thoroughness of your research!
For assignments, it allows the reader to check the factual basis of your research.
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