Referencing is the way that you describe the sources of information and ideas that you use in your assignments.
The primary reason to cite your sources is to avoid plagiarism and give proper credit to the original author or creator. Other reasons for citing your sources:
Enables a reader to locate the sources you cited.
Demonstrates the accuracy and reliability of your information.
Shows the amount of research you’ve done.
Strengthens your work by lendi outside support to your ideas.