Credits as a source refers to the practice of citing sources in academic and professional writing. Citing sources is an important part of academic and professional writing, as it allows readers to verify the accuracy of the information presented and to trace the origin of the ideas expressed. Citing sources also helps to give credit to the original authors and creators of the material used. The term CITES is an acronym for Citing Sources, which is the practice of providing references to the sources used in a written work.