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Common knowledge doesn't have to be cited; but if you know the source it doesn't hurt to cite it as the definition of common knowledge is subjective.
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It's not a good idea to overload your work with references to things that are 'common knowledge' and undisputed. It can be irritating if there are, for example, two references per line in an essay or paper, and it may even give readers the impression that you are nervous about the possibilty of being faulted for lack of references.
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∙ 13y ago
Common knowledge does not need to be referenced, as it is widely known and accepted by most people. However, if there is any doubt about whether information qualifies as common knowledge, it is best to provide a reference to support it.
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∙ 11y agoyes
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What is floating output?
The output is not referenced to common or ground.
Is global knowledge the same as common knowledge?
Global knowledge is the same as common knowledge.
Is global knowledge the same thing as common knowledge?
Global knowledge is the same as common knowledge.
What is considered common knowledge?
Common knowledge - facts or knowledge widely known and undisputed.
When was Common Knowledge EP created?
Common Knowledge EP was created in 1997.
When did Expert Common Knowledge happen?
Expert Common Knowledge happened in 1992.
When was Expert Common Knowledge created?
Expert Common Knowledge was created in 1992.
Does Common Knowledge in a public domain need to be cited?
Common knowledge information does not need to be cited.
Do facts and common knowledge need to be cited?
Facts and common knowledge that are widely known and accepted do not typically need to be cited. However, if the information is not widely known or if it is critical to your argument, it is best practice to cite the source to provide credibility and avoid plagiarism.
Knowledge of common file types?
How does knowledge of common file types improve your ability to work with applications?
Which is not true about common knowledge?
Common knowledge is not always accurate and can be influenced by cultural biases. It may vary depending on one's background and experiences. People from different regions or cultures may have different common knowledge.
Information found in the public domain is considered to be common knowledge?
Not necessarily. But common knowledge is considered to be in the public domain.
