: Re: Need help regarding referencing another books materials in a book I am writing I am writing a book, and found information in another book that I would like to reference or use. The information

@LarsenBagley300

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You don't need to ask permission, but you should always reference even if, perhaps especially if, you paraphrase. Otherwise it is plagiarism, pure and simple, and one of the worst sins you can commit in writing.
Wikipedia has a pretty good discussion on the doctrine of fair use here Fair Use

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