All lessons
Micro-lesson 1 · 5 min
Referencing essentials (APA 7)
When to cite, how in-text citations work, and how to build a reference list entry.
Learn · 1/7
Why we reference
A reference gives credit for an idea, lets your reader find the source, and shows the research behind your argument.
If an idea came from someone else, it needs a citation, even when every word is your own.