Answer to Question #193797 in English for auhsoj

Question

i. Mention 4 reasons why referencing must be done .

ii. When do you use a block quotation (answer in one sentence)?

iii. When must you include a page number in your citation (answer in one sentence)?

Answer 1

1. Referencing must be done to acknowledge the source of information and avoid plagiarism

Referencing helps to show the readers of one's depth of reading.

Referencing validates one's writing by referring to other written documents.

It also helps to differentiate one's ideas from those of other scholars.

ii. Block quotation is necessary in long dialogues, such as characters in a play.

iii. Page number is necessary during paraphrasing or quoting.