Summary

The important things to remember about acknowledging your sources:

referencing and citing generally mean the same thing
make sure you acknowledge any facts or ideas that you draw from other sources
collect the citation details you need while you are researching
find out what style your department wants you to use. If they don't specify one, pick the one favoured by your Faculty or discipline and learn it
if in doubt, ask your lecturer or tutor for help on their preferred style
whatever style you use, be consistent

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