Why Citing Sources Is Important

Diana Elder has a great story that also demonstrates the importance of citing your sources . . .

Have you ever read a family history with an interesting fact, like “Great Grandma was a full blooded Cherokee”? You’re excited to read more and see some proof, but there is nothing: no source citations or documentation of any kind. You’re left in the dark, wondering how much to believe in that history.

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