When preparing a research report based on material gained from the Web, citing your Web sources is ____.
A) an admirable, but hopeless goal, since Web sites change so frequently
B) as important as citing traditional printed material
C) not necessary, as all material on the Web is free of copyright and accessible to all anyway
D) dangerous, as hackers can follow the trail of sites you've visited and gain personal information

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Citing your Web sources is as important as citing traditional printed material to avoid plagiarism and give credit to the original source of the information. Even though Web sites can change, there are ways to provide sustainable URLs or archived versions of the pages accessed.

When Preparing a Research Report Based on Material Gained from the Web