Integrity is key to one's ability to maintain credibility in their chosen profession. Understanding that academic integrity inherently requires one to credit original authors for their contributions and effort, and only take credit for their own original work. What is the role of academic referencing in the university setting, and why is it important to instill best practices such as APA referencing in students as they move forward with their academic writing? How does proper referencing alleviate the issue of plagiarism in academic work?