Citing your sources is important for a number of reasons:
1. Credibility: Shows the work you did based on reliable resources and not just opinions.
2. Avoiding Plagiarism: Gives credit to original authors to prevents others from taking credit for someone else's ideas.
3. Supporting Your Argument: Helps strengthen your claims based on evidence.
4. Scholarly Communication: Allows others to verify and explore the topic further.
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