Asked by Andrea Garza on Apr 23, 2024
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Select the letter of the correct answer for each blank. A ____ rewords information in an original source using the writer's own words.
A) paraphrase
B) plagiarism
C) direct quotation
Paraphrase
To paraphrase is to restate someone else's ideas, message, or text in your own words, often to clarify meaning or to simplify complex information.
Plagiarism
The practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own.
Direct Quotation
The exact repetition of someone's words within a text, typically enclosed in quotation marks.
- Comprehend the distinctions among direct quotes, rewording, and summarization.
Verified Answer
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Osama Siddiqui7 days ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Paraphrasing involves restating or summarizing information from a source in one's own words, while maintaining the original meaning. Plagiarism involves presenting someone else's work or ideas as one's own, and direct quotation involves using the exact words from a source, enclosed in quotation marks.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the distinctions among direct quotes, rewording, and summarization.