This document discusses how to properly reference sources in academic assignments. It explains that referencing is important to acknowledge where information comes from, gain marks by supporting arguments, and allow others to check sources. A reference contains an in-text citation that points to a full reference entry in a reference list. The reference list contains full details of the source, ordered corresponding to citations. Quotations use exact words while paraphrasing rewrites ideas in one's own words, but both require citations. Directly copying images or data also requires quotation. The document provides examples of correctly formatted citations and references.