Why reference?

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1. Shows that you read widely & have good breadth & depth of

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2. Supports your claims, arguments & ideas

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3. Avoids unintentional plagiarism by ensuring sources are acknowledged correctly

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4. Shows WHO/WHAT you read

show that you based your argument on credible, reliable, expert sources

your argument is only as strong as the evidence it is based on

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