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Why is it important to cite sources for a research paper in-text and in the bibliography?

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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.
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it is Important because it gives credit to the author and to avoid plagiarism.

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