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Why do important to cite information in a research paper?

A: gives credit to the information sources
B: provides background information about the topic
C:supports thesis statement of a paper
D: highlights the main points of the paper

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When reading a text or article, when the author has cited some information you will feel eased with the reassurance they have done their research and know what they are talking about, it will also help expand your view and points the thesis. You will know this if you follow the general PEE structure in paragraphs (point, evidence, exaplain” The cite will count as evidence for this structure.

Therefore the answer is C
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