When should you not cite in a research paper?

When NOT to Cite

1. Common knowledge (2,3). Common knowledge includes facts that are found in many sources.
2. Generally accepted or observable facts (2,4). When a fact is generally accepted or easily observable, you do not need a citation.
3. Original ideas and lived experiences (4).

What are the rules in citing references for my research study?

Ten simple rules for responsible referencing

• Rule 1: Include relevant citations.
• Rule 2: Read the publications you cite.
• Rule 3: Cite in accordance with content.
• Rule 4: Cite transparently, not neutrally.
• Rule 5: Cite yourself when required.
• Rule 6: Prioritise the citations you include.

Can you plagiarize a fact?

You cannot plagiarize facts, but you can plagiarize conclusions based on those facts. That sounds like what you are actually talking about here. The fact that Suleiman attacked a certain place on a certain date is a fact. But when someone gives a reason for it, that is a conclusion, not a fact.

What is considered common knowledge APA?

What is ‘common knowledge’? Generally, common knowledge is information that someone finds undocumented in at least five credible sources. For example, writing is difficult,” is considered common knowledge in the field of composition studies because at least five credible sources can back the claim up.

How many citations is good for a research paper?

What is a good number of citations? With 10 or more citations, your work is now in the top 24\% of the most cited work worldwide; this increased to the top 1.8\% as you reach 100 or more citations. Main take home message: the average citation per manuscript is clearly below 10!

What happens if u plagiarize?

Plagiarism can get you expelled from your course, college and/or university. Plagiarism can result in your work being destroyed. Plagiarism can result in legal action, fines and penalties etc.

Why are citations important in a research paper?

Citing or documenting the sources used in your research serves three purposes: It gives proper credit to the authors of the words or ideas that you incorporated into your paper. It allows those who are reading your work to locate your sources, in order to learn more about the ideas that you include in your paper.