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5. When is citation unnecessary?

  • When you are using your own original observations, thoughts, or opinions: in a case study, lab report, or experiment.
  • When you are using "common knowledge" or information which can be found in many places and is likely to be known by many people (example).

When in doubt, cite your source!

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