学术英语写作Unit 6.Introduction.pptVIP

* 2.What are the two main reference systems ? List their advantages and disadvantages. * Name and Year System A system of referencing in which a reference is cited in the text by the last name of the author and the year of publication, e.g., Smith (1990). * Name-year system Advantages: 1) Because the references are unnumbered, references can be added or deleted easily. 2) Readers familiar with a field can recognize the authors of a citation without having to refer to the reference list. 3) It helps readers identify whether the sources of the citation are outdated or not. * Disadvanta