Citing your sources and giving credit where credit is due is an important part of using other's work for your research. By citing your sources, you are avoiding plagiarism. You can learn more about plagiarism and how to avoid it from our Plagiarism Research Guide.
Citations also allow your readers to find more information about the facts and opinions you present in your work. They allow your readers to identify the range of perspectives you've considered and how the work of others has informed your own conclusions.
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