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Essay tips 4: Referencing

Referencing is an important component of the essay and done well is a sign of a healthy respect for factual sources. Unfortunately this aspect of the essay is often neglected. Many students seem to think that anonymous sources without dates are sufficient, or that stating a URL is a reference. Not only are the factual premises for arguments in the essay not supported by such practices but the student's own attitude...

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