SQ6 How should you document your research?
Documenting—or citing your sources—is a key part of all writing in academia and most professional writing. Appropriate documentation serves many functions:
It adds credibility to your writing. Many writers assume that they will seem smarter if they make their ideas appear original. In fact, the opposite is true. Your writing will be more impressive if it shows that you are well informed by having read relevant texts or talked to key people.
It strengthens your argument. Most report writing relies on up-to-date and accurate data. By providing appropriate citations, you can give your audience confidence in the strength of your data.
It helps your audience locate information mentioned in your report. Your audience ...
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