Hi, my name is Farik, and in this video, I will explain how to use references. I will discuss what you should refer to and when to use references. Let's start off by looking at how to use references. One key aspect of academic writing is the use of citations or references. When writing scholarly material, you must always be transparent about which ideas are yours and which stem from previous research. Therefore, it is important to specify where your theories or claims originate from. What previous material did you take into account when you started writing? Think of it as guidance to your readers. By referring to other people's ideas, you make it possible for your readers to follow your train of thought. They might be interested in the previous research themselves or maybe they just wish to read it to make sure you have interpreted everything correctly. Then there's the aspect of paying respect to those before you. You've used their scientific findings, and it's appropriate to let them and your readers know this. Also, when you refer to people, you're positioning yourself within the field. You show that you know who the leading experts are within your subject, that you have grasped published material, and that you have done your homework. Academic writing and referencing are all about building a line of argument that is well grounded. So, what should you refer to? You should refer to the sources that you've used in your own work. If you've read an article, a book, or a report, and used ideas, data, or facts from it, then you must show this. Usually, this is quite obvious, but of course, questions could arise. For instance, what should you do if the original idea that you want to refer to is presented in another...