reference chain

Created: 2022-12-13
Status: #soil
Last Edited: 2022-12-13
Topic: writing

What is a reference chain?

A reference chain is a series of connections between references and sources used to support an argument or explain a concept.

In scholarly writing, a reference chain is used to ensure the credibility of the sources used and to create a clear path from the original idea to its source. This is important for not only academic integrity, but also for transparency in academic communication.

In everyday writing, a reference chain refers to synonyms or pronouns connected to a particular word spread throughout the piece of writing to create a sense of variety in the vocabulary.