reference list

Cited works catalog

A reference list is a compilation of sources cited in a document, typically appearing at the end of academic papers, articles, or books.

Each entry provides bibliographic information—author, title, publication date, publisher—allowing readers to locate the original sources.

Distinguished from a bibliography, which may include works consulted but not directly cited.

The professor required APA format for the reference list.

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