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When writing a research paper, take extra care not to plagiarize somebody else’s work or ideas. Always provide clear documentation of your sources by using footnotes, endnotes, or citations. These will let readers know where you obtained your information. Also, when possible, use your own words to paraphrase information you’ve read or heard. Try to avoid copying chunks of text word for word, but if you must make a direct quote be sure to put it within quotation marks.
Q: Which is correct according to the instruction?
(a) Obtain authorization before citing other people’s ideas.
(b) Use quotation marks when paraphrasing.
(c) Indicate copied text through quotation marks.
(d) Don’t paraphrase to avoid altering the original message.
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