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Including citations in an essay is important to?

  1. Verify the integrity of the text

  2. Make the text more concise

  3. Increase the length of the essay

  4. Demonstrate a knowledge of the subject

The correct answer is: Demonstrate a knowledge of the subject

Including citations is important in an essay because it demonstrates a knowledge of the subject. A well-researched and properly cited essay shows that the writer has thoroughly studied and understood the topic. This also proves that the information presented is not biased and has been obtained from reliable sources. Choosing option A, B, or C would counteract the purpose of including citations. If citations are removed, the integrity of the text may come into question, the text may become vague without supporting evidence, and the length may decrease if paraphrasing is used instead of quoting. Therefore, D is the correct answer.