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Articles & Website
What is Common Knowledge? (Website, MIT)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology summarizes an overview of common knowledge and highlights important questions to consider.
How to Cite (Website, UBC Library)
What if the information is not common knowledge? This research guide breaks down citing difference resources with ease!
Videos
Avoiding Plagiarism Tutorial: Common Knowledge (Video, Langara College Library)
This informational video covers the basics on how to determine if information is common knowledge in your discipline or field.
Chapman Learning Commons Resources
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Related Resource Guides
What if the information is not common knowledge? This resource guide breaks down citing difference resources with ease!
Your Turn
Now you have learned what is common knowledge. Take some time to ask yourself:
- What is your biggest takeaway?
- How did your perception of common knowledge change throughout the learning process?
- Can you come up with a common knowledge and challenge it with the questions you noted in the Apply section?
Drop your comments below to tell us what you think!
