Example sentence. From reading reviews of the show, it’s clear that Breaking Bad is meant to be a cautionary tale; however, its characters are too likable to allow the viewer to judge them from a moral distance. Analysis. To determine if this is your own idea, ask yourself, “Is this my own opinion based on my research?” Sometimes distinguishing your ideas from your sources’ ideas can be difficult, especially during the research process, when you are reading and absorbing so many others’ ideas. Conclusion. If the statement is your own views, no citation is needed.