Effective Referencing in Essays

The video addresses a common question about how many references to include in essays or research papers. It suggests referencing twice per paragraph, once in the first half and once in the second half, using different sources to show a breadth of research. A general rule of thumb is to use about eight sources per 1000 words. While it's okay to reference a source multiple times, it's important not to overuse a single source to demonstrate diverse research. The video concludes with tips for creating a well-rounded research paper.

What is a common question students have about writing essays?

• How to choose a topic

• How to conclude an essay

• How many references to include

• How to start an essay

How many times should you reference within a paragraph according to the video?

• Four times

• Three times

• Twice

• Once

Where should the references be placed within a paragraph?

• Once in the first half and once in the second half

• At the beginning and end

• In the middle

• Only at the end

Why is it important to use different sources for references within a paragraph?

• To confuse the reader

• To show that you have read multiple sources

• To make the essay more colorful

• To make the essay longer

What is the benefit of referencing different authors in a paragraph?

• It makes the essay longer

• It shortens the essay

• It shows a variety of research

• It confuses the reader

What is the recommended number of sources for a 1000-word essay?

• 6 sources

• 8 sources

• 10 sources

• 4 sources

For a 2000-word essay, how many sources should ideally be listed?

• 10 sources

• 12 sources

• 14 sources

• 16 sources

What is a good rule of thumb for the number of sources in an essay?

• Exactly sixteen sources

• Exactly eight sources

• The fewer, the better

• The more, the better

Is it acceptable to reference the same source multiple times in an essay?

• Yes, but not in every paragraph

• No, never

• Yes, in every paragraph

• Only once

What should you avoid when referencing the same source?

• Referencing it in every paragraph

• Using it in the introduction

• Using it only once

• Citing it at the end