Answer to Question #333633 in English for Ella

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One of the most important reasons to reference, therefore, is to acknowledge intellectual property: “referencing in Britain has to be seen, not just in an academic, but also in a social and political context. It is part of a societal value system that vigorously supports the idea of the intellectual property rights of others”. An equally important reason to reference however, thereby clearly distinguishing one’s own words and ideas from those of others, is to have critical distance from your sources, so that you can subject them to critical scrutiny. Referencing to avoid plagiarism is a way of maintaining academic integrity, but is also a way of demonstrating, and exercising, your critical thinking skills . Referencing accurately and consistently therefore allow writers to distinguish their own point of view from those of other sources, and helps them to build their own argument in relation to other people’s views.