References are important in scientific writing because they...
(select all that apply).

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References are important in scientific writing because they... (select all that apply).

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Allow readers to learn more about points, ideas or topics from the paper that they are interested in.

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Demonstrate the authors' engagement with relevant literature, and therefore their knowledge of the subject.

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Provide recognition for scientists who have made contributions to our knowledge.

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Make it clear where information is original to the paper, or where ideas have been informed by previous research.

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