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It is important to document sources you use because _____.

uncited work only counts as opinion
plagiarism only occurs when you intentionally copy someone else's words or ideas
a reader should be able to look up what you are relying on to support your ideas
references to other works look impressive

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The correct answer is C. A reader should be able to look up what you are relying on to support your ideas. If a reader does not know what you used as a basis, and you are not an expert yourself, then your essay has no confirmed information.
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a reader should be able to look up what you are relying on to support your ideas.
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