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To Cite Or Not To Cite

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The document provides guidance on when citations are required in an essay. It states that citations are needed for direct quotes, paraphrases of other's ideas or theories, and information that is not considered common knowledge within the subject area. Citations are not required for one's own thoughts or common knowledge. The document advises that when in doubt, citations should be included.

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To Cite Or Not To Cite By the Tavistock and Portman Library
Should you cite this in your essay?
Is it someone else’s idea or theory?
Cite it! Is it someone else’s idea or theory?
Is it a direct quote?
Cite it, mention the page number, and place double quotation marks around the text. Is it a direct quote?
Is it a paraphrase?
Cite it! Is it a paraphrase?
Is it common knowledge?
If it’s common knowledge in your subject area then you don’t need to cite it. Is it common knowledge?
Is it your own thoughts?
You don’t need to cite it… Is it your own thoughts?
You don’t need to cite it… Is it your own thoughts? … except if you’ve published it somewhere before!
Still not sure?
Still not sure? When in doubt, if there is something you could cite, just cite it!

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