- Common Sayings (ex: "The apple doesn't fall far from the tree")
- Facts that are found in many sources; common knowledge (ex: "Neil Armstrong landed on the moon in 1969")
- Things that are easily observable (ex: "Many people are on social media platforms")
- Your own lived experience/autobiography

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∙Use anti-plagiarism software                                   
∙Cite your sources in the correct format                                
∙Know what doesn't need to be cited                              
∙Include quotation marks for original ideas and phrases, even when paraphrased                           
∙Paraphrase while still referencing author                           
∙Add references                                    



How to Avoid Plagiarism

Citing Your Sources: What you don't need to cite. LibGuides. (n.d.). https://guides.libraries.emory.edu/c.php?g=49955&amp;p=323973. 

What Doesn't Need to be Cited Reference

The act of attributing a quote, reference, idea or other piece of knowledge to a precedent. It can be used to improve the credibility of research, locate sources, combat plagiarism, and give credit to those who helped create the information used. There are many different styles of citations. 

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