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== The Importance of Citations ==

Citations are crucial for ~~two key~~ reasons:

Citations are crucial for several significant reasons:

1. '''Trust and Credibility''' ~~– By~~ citing sources~~, you demonstrate that you have conducted~~ thorough research~~, supporting~~ your statements ~~with factual information~~. This builds trust with ~~your~~ readers, ~~as they can~~ verify your work and rely ~~on its accuracy.~~

# '''Trust and Credibility''' — Properly citing sources demonstrates thorough research and provides factual support for your statements. This transparency builds trust with readers, enabling them to verify the accuracy of your work and rely confidently upon your research.

~~2. '''Knowledge Management''' – Citations contribute to the broader body of knowledge by documenting~~ your research ~~sources. This ensures that others can trace your findings, build upon your work, and avoid the loss of important information~~.

For more details on ~~why~~ citations ~~are necessary~~, ~~see~~ [https://nps.edu/web/gwc/why-cite-a-writer-s-perspective|Why Cite: A Writer's Perspective].

# '''Knowledge Management''' — Citations contribute to the collective body of knowledge by explicitly documenting sources and references. This enables future researchers and teams to trace the origin of findings, expand upon existing research, and prevent the inadvertent loss of critical information.

# '''Collaboration and Continuous Improvement''' — By clearly citing sources, research can effectively become a living document that evolves through continuous collaboration. Future researchers and other teams can easily access primary sources, identify gaps, and make informed decisions about areas that require further investigation or modification.

# '''Lateral Research and Contextual Understanding''' — Storing and citing sources also enhances lateral research capabilities. Researchers and teams can efficiently identify primary and adjacent content, facilitating a deeper and broader understanding of the research topic. This approach allows exploration of related or tangential areas that may provide additional insights or alternative perspectives.

For more details on the necessity and benefits of citations, refer to [https://nps.edu/web/gwc/why-cite-a-writer-s-perspective Why Cite: A Writer's Perspective].

== What Needs to Be Cited? ==

For further clarification ~~on what constitutes common knowledge versus what requires citation~~, ~~refer to~~ the [https://nps.edu/documents/111693070/112854156/Common+Knowledge+Infographic.pdf/707ffba8-f8cc-8310-561d-9c146604ab9c?t=1617640088652 NPS Common Knowledge PDF].

Not all information requires citation; distinguishing between common knowledge and content requiring documentation is essential. Generally:

* '''Common Knowledge''' — Facts that are widely known and readily available in multiple reliable sources do not typically require citation.

* '''Specific Data or Unique Ideas''' — Direct quotations, statistics, specialized concepts, and specific claims not universally recognized must be cited.

For further clarification, consult the [https://nps.edu/documents/111693070/112854156/Common+Knowledge+Infographic.pdf/707ffba8-f8cc-8310-561d-9c146604ab9c?t=1617640088652 NPS Common Knowledge PDF].

== References ==

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 == The Importance of Citations ==
-Citations are crucial for two key reasons:
+Citations are crucial for several significant reasons:
-. '''Trust and Credibility''' – By citing sources, you demonstrate that you have conducted thorough research, supporting your statements with factual information. This builds trust with your readers, as they can verify your work and rely on its accuracy.
+# '''Trust and Credibility''' — Properly citing sources demonstrates thorough research and provides factual support for your statements. This transparency builds trust with readers, enabling them to verify the accuracy of your work and rely confidently upon your research.
-. '''Knowledge Management''' – Citations contribute to the broader body of knowledge by documenting your research sources. This ensures that others can trace your findings, build upon your work, and avoid the loss of important information.
-For more details on why citations are necessary, see [https://nps.edu/web/gwc/why-cite-a-writer-s-perspective|Why Cite: A Writer's Perspective].
+# '''Knowledge Management''' — Citations contribute to the collective body of knowledge by explicitly documenting sources and references. This enables future researchers and teams to trace the origin of findings, expand upon existing research, and prevent the inadvertent loss of critical information.
+# '''Collaboration and Continuous Improvement''' — By clearly citing sources, research can effectively become a living document that evolves through continuous collaboration. Future researchers and other teams can easily access primary sources, identify gaps, and make informed decisions about areas that require further investigation or modification.
+# '''Lateral Research and Contextual Understanding''' — Storing and citing sources also enhances lateral research capabilities. Researchers and teams can efficiently identify primary and adjacent content, facilitating a deeper and broader understanding of the research topic. This approach allows exploration of related or tangential areas that may provide additional insights or alternative perspectives.
+For more details on the necessity and benefits of citations, refer to [https://nps.edu/web/gwc/why-cite-a-writer-s-perspective Why Cite: A Writer's Perspective].
 == What Needs to Be Cited? ==
-For further clarification on what constitutes common knowledge versus what requires citation, refer to the [https://nps.edu/documents/111693070/112854156/Common+Knowledge+Infographic.pdf/707ffba8-f8cc-8310-561d-9c146604ab9c?t=1617640088652 NPS Common Knowledge PDF].
+Not all information requires citation; distinguishing between common knowledge and content requiring documentation is essential. Generally:
+* '''Common Knowledge''' — Facts that are widely known and readily available in multiple reliable sources do not typically require citation.
+* '''Specific Data or Unique Ideas''' — Direct quotations, statistics, specialized concepts, and specific claims not universally recognized must be cited.
+For further clarification, consult the [https://nps.edu/documents/111693070/112854156/Common+Knowledge+Infographic.pdf/707ffba8-f8cc-8310-561d-9c146604ab9c?t=1617640088652 NPS Common Knowledge PDF].
 == References ==