The primary reason to cite your sources is to avoid plagiarism and give proper credit to the original author or creator. Other reasons for citing your sources:
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Enables a reader to locate the sources you cited.
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Demonstrates the accuracy and reliability of your information.
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Shows the amount of research you’ve done.
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Strengthens your work by lending outside support to your ideas.
Citation: A (Very) Brief Introduction, created by North Carolina State University Libraries (YouTube video)
