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You do not need to cite sources when ______.
you received your information by email
you are paraphrasing
you are referring to common knowledge
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You do not need to cite sources when you are referring to common knowledge.
Common knowledge = facts or information widely known and easily verifiable by many sources (e.g., “Paris is the capital of France,” “water boils at 100°C at sea level,” widely known historical dates). Paraphrasing still requires a citation to the original source, and information you received by email should be treated as a source (often cited as a personal communication where appropriate). When in doubt, cite.
Common knowledge = facts or information widely known and easily verifiable by many sources (e.g., “Paris is the capital of France,” “water boils at 100°C at sea level,” widely known historical dates). Paraphrasing still requires a citation to the original source, and information you received by email should be treated as a source (often cited as a personal communication where appropriate). When in doubt, cite.
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