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Which sources should I reference?<\/h2>\n

When writing your paper, keep in mind that you are required to reference any text, idea or information taken from any source. Many students protect their work by citing books and academic journals but forget to cite the blogs, documentaries and websites that have also been leveraged to build their arguments.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here’s a simple guide.<\/p>\n

Sources you DO need to reference<\/h2>\n

\u2705 Academic Journals & Books<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2705 Websites & Online Resources<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2705 Magazines & Newspapers<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2705 Personal Interviews<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2705 Illustrations, Charts & Pictures<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2705 Films & Documentaries\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2705 TV Shows & Advertisements\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2705 Emails<\/span><\/p>\n

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Sources you DON’T need to reference<\/h2>\n

\u274c Your Experiment Results\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u274c Your Observations & Conclusions\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u274c Common Knowledge<\/span><\/p>\n

\u274c Generally Accepted Facts<\/span><\/p>\n

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