While you are doing research and locating sources, be sure to document materials thoroughly, noting the author, title, publisher, place of publication, date, and page numbers of all sources used. For electronic materials, you should also note the DOI number (Digital Object Identifier) if available.
In respect to this, what should you not cite in a research paper?
When NOT to Cite
- Common knowledge (2,3). Common knowledge includes facts that are found in many sources. …
- Generally accepted or observable facts (2,4). When a fact is generally accepted or easily observable, you do not need a citation. …
- Original ideas and lived experiences (4).
Beside this, what should you not reference? What you don’t need to cite
- 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.)