What is referencing? Dublin Business School Library DBS Library Referencing Series http://library.dbs-students.com Referencing is a vital part of academic research and writing. There are several reasons why it is so important, some of which are listed below: 13/14 Aungier Street | Dublin 2 | Phone: 01-417 7572 19/22 Dame Street | Dublin 2 | Phone 01-417 8745 Email: [email protected] • To avoid plagiarism • To back up your argument(s) • To establish credibility