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a rule of thumb

a rule of thumb
an accepted rule or standard that guides behavior in a field
A general rule of thumb is to cite at least three sources for each claim.
From Lesson 10:Academic Collocations & Phrases·TOEFL Academic Vocabulary

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A general rule of thumb is to cite at least three sources for each claim.

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