I wonder how many people have no idea, though? One of the most important lessons I learned in high school was that you always need to know who you’re citing. In a history paper in 10th grade I cited a book by the John Birch Society. At the time I had no idea who they were, and I only cited historical references, not their beliefs/propaganda. But my teach quietly pulled me aside, suggested I look them up and gave me the chance to find alternative sources. The class as a whole didn’t get that talk, but I did.
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