Why is it important to use citations within your research paper?

If you don't use citations it makes you look like your are plagiarizing another's work. Additionally, citations make it easier for the reader to understand where you got your information from (maybe they want to check its validity or perhaps research the topic for themselves). 

Native Americans are spiritual and wise.

While it’s true that Natives have a history threaded with …

American Indians are animal lovers, tree-huggers, and sun-worshippers.

When we think of the Native …

Native Americans are all dancers and storytellers.

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