Academic Referencing
The practice of citing sources using standardised formats that allow readers to locate sources consulted. Academic referencing acknowledges intellectual debt to other scholars and allows readers to verify claims.
Real World
If you quote Richard J. Evans's argument from 'The Third Reich in Power' (2005), a footnote or in-text citation lets your reader locate that exact passage and verify your interpretation of his argument.
Exam Focus
Reference consistently throughout — even paraphrased ideas need citations, not just direct quotations.
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