If you are unsure whether something needs citation, you should:

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If you are unsure whether something needs citation, you should:

When you’re unsure whether something needs citation, you should cite the source just in case. Citations acknowledge where ideas come from and let readers verify information, which helps maintain honesty and trust in your work. If you’re using ideas that aren’t your own, or you can’t be certain that a fact is common knowledge, adding a citation protects you from presenting someone else’s work as your own. Direct quotes require quotation and a citation, while paraphrased or summarized material also needs a citation. If you’re uncertain about what counts as common knowledge, it’s safer to cite. Not citing when you’re unsure opens the door to plagiarism and damages credibility, whereas consistent citing demonstrates scholarly integrity.

When you’re unsure whether something needs citation, you should cite the source just in case. Citations acknowledge where ideas come from and let readers verify information, which helps maintain honesty and trust in your work. If you’re using ideas that aren’t your own, or you can’t be certain that a fact is common knowledge, adding a citation protects you from presenting someone else’s work as your own.

Direct quotes require quotation and a citation, while paraphrased or summarized material also needs a citation. If you’re uncertain about what counts as common knowledge, it’s safer to cite. Not citing when you’re unsure opens the door to plagiarism and damages credibility, whereas consistent citing demonstrates scholarly integrity.

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