Citations in an academic paper are important because it is (7)___ for anyone who find out more about your ideas and where they came from. Citing sources (8) of research you've done. Citing sources (10) your work by lending outside support to your ideas. It is a basis of (11) of one's study. It ensures the (12) and academic (13)_____ of someone's work. It (14)_ the sources of information and knowledge. It served as a (15) basis in crafting the body of your study.​