what is the purpose of references in a paper
REFERENCES Every paper must include a reference list. The purpose of the list is to allow the reader to find and check your citations as easily as possible. A reference list differs from a bibliography in that it only includes works actually cited in the paper and does not include other works that might have been consulted. All references must be listed alphabetically by the authorâs last name. There are many different conventions regarding how one should list oneâs references.