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Aside from limited quotation, you must put all information in your own words and structure, in proper
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copyright problems, so it is not permitted here; see
Wikipedia:Close paraphrasing. Even when using your own words, you are still, however, asked to cite your sources to
verify the information and to demonstrate that the content is not
original research.
We have strict guidelines on the usage of copyrighted images.
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public domain (PD) or under a
suitably-free and compatible copyright license. Such a release must be done in a verifiable manner, so that the authority of the person purporting to release the copyright is evidenced. See
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