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What you don't need to cite
You do NOT need to cite:
- your own words, ideas and original research
- things that are considered common knowledge, which include
- facts that are found in many sources (ex: Marie Antoinette was guillotined in 1793.)
- things that are easily observed (ex: Many people talk on cellphones while driving.)
- common sayings (ex: Every man has his price.)