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Citation is needed in novel and unexpected statements and conclusions. ("Extraordinary claims", etc). Well known facts should need no citation upon an audience
by pretoriusB 14y ago
Citation is needed in novel and unexpected statements and conclusions. ("Extraordinary claims", etc).
Well known facts should need no citation upon an audience of educated adults.
Still, here's a secondary corroboration for you:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204740904577196931457473816.html http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000142405297020474090457719...
- Cushman 14y agoThat you think that unsourced opinion piece constitutes "secondary corroboration" indicates that perhaps you do not, in fact, understand when citation is needed.
- pretoriusB 14y agoEver tried looking around you? Do you need a citation that air is important for breathing?
- Cushman 14y agoFunnily enough, I can't see air, and if you could not provide any other evidence for its existence I would be extremely skeptical.