Need help figuring out if you should cite a source or not? The Cite Knight can help!
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is the information common knowledge?
sounds like you don't need to cite it!
unsure? try starting a new game!
did you gather the information from a specific source?
cite the source using the appropriate citation style (MLA, APA, Chicago, etc.)
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did you gather the information from a conversation, interview, or personal communication?
cite the individual's name and provide context for the communication.
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did you paraphrase or summarize the information from a source?
did you quote the information directly from a source?
is the information presented as a visual element (image, graph, table, etc.)?
congratulations, you are going to cite as a summary!
congratulations, you are going to cite as a direct quote!
congratulations, you are going to cite the visual element!