How do citations prevent plagiarism? (1 point)

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They show that you paraphrased someone else’s ideas or information.
They show that you paraphrased someone else’s ideas or information.

They show the actual author or source of ideas or information.
They show the actual author or source of ideas or information.

They show that the you created the idea or gathered the information.
They show that the you created the idea or gathered the information.

They show that you claimed credit for someone else’s ideas or information.

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Citations prevent plagiarism because they show the actual author or source of ideas or information. This acknowledges the original creator's work and gives proper credit, thereby avoiding the misrepresentation of someone else's ideas as your own.