Question

Which of the following statements in a research paper would need a citation?

1 Washington D.C. is the capital of the United States.

2 The Landing on the moon is one of the most exciting events in recent history.

3 Volcanologists agree that eruptions still cannot be predicted with absolute certainty.

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Answer 1

3 Volcanologists agree that eruptions still cannot be predicted with absolute certainty.

This is due to the fact that this is not a commonly know fact and you would have to indicate the study the statement derives from, in other words cite the source.

Answer 2

The statements in a research paper that would need a citation is 3 Volcanologists agree that eruptions still cannot be predicted with absolute certainty.

Explanation:

When information can be found in different sources or it is necessary to make reference to something previously explained in a paper, we have to make citations.