The originators of unpublished ideas from face-to-face and private sources ________.
A) do not need to be acknowledged
B) only need to be acknowledged if you have regular contact with the source
C) only need to be acknowledged if they shared the idea in a professional setting, such as a speech or lecture
D) do not necessarily need a reference number or to appear in the reference list, but should be named and credited in your text

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Unpublished ideas from face-to-face and private sources should be credited in your text, but may not necessarily require a reference number or appear in the reference list. This is because they cannot be verified by readers and are not considered an official source. However, it is still important to name and credit the originators of these ideas to avoid plagiarism.

The Originators of Unpublished Ideas from Face-To-Face and Private Sources