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The phrase "add a reference to" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when you want to indicate the inclusion of a citation or source in a document or piece of writing.
Example: "In your research paper, please add a reference to the studies conducted by Smith and Johnson."
Alternatives: "include a citation for" or "insert a reference to".
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This article was amended on 1 April 2016 to add a reference to Charles Rigoulot.
They seem ready to drop attempts to add a reference to the Christian God.
This post was updated to add a reference to the Henry Review (updates in italics).
This article was amended on 3 November 2016 to add a reference to the Ruderman Family Foundation.
This column was amended on 14 February 2014 to add a reference to Michael Hiltzik's Los Angeles Times piece.
This article was amended on 2 September 2013 to add a reference to the NAO report on Ofcom's 4G auction.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.
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