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Referencing acknowledges the books, articles, websites, and any other material used in the writing of a paper, essay or thesis.
Essential Elements of Referencing
Citing:
Refers to sources you quote within your document. This brief citation directs the reader to the exact place in your reference list or bibliography where you will provide the extended details of the source
Reference list/ Bibliography:
Detailed list of sources that have been cited within the text. Every reference must have enough information for the reader to find the source again.