"Writing an essay in a suitable academic – drawing on a range of appropriate background reading and research, then presenting this in a properly formal manner – can be very daunting. However, writing for academic purposes is challenging and fulfilling. It brings together one’s knowledge and understanding of a topic – but it is more than that. From one’s writing, one will gain an ability to use language effectively in communicating ideas, as well as an ability to communicate the ideas of others. This helps in many ways to become an effective writer. Thus, being able to understand what it means to cite sources and how to do this properly is essential to your success as an academic author." outlne of the paragraph