Does the sentences below need to be cited? Why or why not?
Bill Gates is the founder of Microsoft.
Students who studied two hours a day did 25% better in the final exam.
2 answers
The first does not need to be cited. It's just a fact. The second should be cited because it refers to a specific study or studies or experiment(s). You need to be able to demonstrate that it's not just your opinion, but based on something that has some credibility.
8. Does the sentence below need to be cited? Why or why not?
Students who studied two hours a day did 25% better on the final exam.
Students who studied two hours a day did 25% better on the final exam.