Library:WD/Citing/Strategy1 CommonKnowledgeVsUncommonKnowledge

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How do I treat common knowledge vs. uncommon knowledge in a paper??


  • If the information is common knowledge, you do not have to cite the fact or material that you are referring to.
  • If the information is not common knowledge, you must cite the material/fact by paraphrasing, quoting, or summarizing if you wish to include it in your paper.