: Can a source be cited just to substantiate a claim, without specifically mentioning the author or the content? For example, if I make the claim: "there are experts in the field that think X

For example, if I make the claim:

"there are experts in the field that think X is fascinating."

and if I insert a footnote source, like this:

"there are experts in the field that think this way[1]."

Footnote [1]: Author, Date, Title: X might be interesting, Publisher etc.

Would this be wrong? Or should I always cite the author even when I don't directly cite the work or any of its content, but use it only to substantiate a claim.

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When I am reading non-fiction I will often assume that a particular assertion has some evidence behind it. However, particularly when the assertion is something I have not thought of before, I want to see some sort of evidence for it.

I look to see whether there are footnotes or references within the text. Anything that leads me to think that the author of a text has external evidence to support his/her ideas is welcomed by me, whatever the form. Avoid being vague about who your source is and where he/she/it can be found.

I need to be able to find the source you quote if I am to trust you as a source.

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