Why is it important to reference the sources you use?

Question

All options are correct.


To indicate which ideas or information you have borrowed.  


So that your instructor can locate all of your sources.


To give context and evidence to your arguments.  

Answer 1

All options are correct.

Referencing sources is important because it:

• Indicates which ideas or information you have borrowed, giving proper credit to the original authors.
• Allows your instructor or readers to locate all of your sources for further reading and verification.
• Provides context and evidence to your arguments, strengthening your work and demonstrating the research that supports your claims.

Overall, proper referencing helps maintain academic integrity and enriches the quality of your work.