4. Citing a lot of sources in my essay shows that I am relying too much on other people's work.

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When evaluating the statement 'Citing a lot of sources in my essay shows that I am relying too much on other people's work,' we need to consider what citation practices actually indicate about scholarship.
Option 1: Correct. This choice claims that citing many sources demonstrates overreliance on others. In some contexts, a large number of citations can indeed signal scholarly diligence and engagement with existing research. However, this option would be misleading because a high volume of citations does not automatically mean overreliance. It may reflect a comprehensive literature review, appropriate support for claims, acknowledgment of different perspectives, or situating the work within a broader scholarly dialogue. The key is not the quantity alone but how those sources are integrated and whether the writer critically engages with them.
Option 2: Incorrect. This option asserts that citing many sources is not an indicator of overreliance on others' work or, in other words, that it is not inherently negative. This is a more accurate stance because the virtue or drawback lies in the quality and purpose of the citations, not simply their number. If sources are relevant, properly synthesized, and used to support original analysis, then abundant citations can be appropriate and rigorous. Conversely, a paper could possess many citations yet still fail to critically engage or could rely excessively on quotes or a subset of sources without original contribution.
In sum, the claim that 'a lot of sources equals overreliance' is an oversimplification. The usefulness of citations depends on context, integration, and critical engagement rather than sheer quantity alone.

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