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Academic Writing MCQs

Why is it important to paraphrase, and not direct quote, throughout a research paper? Select all that apply.

It is a way for the author of the source to get credit for the main ideas they have generated about a certain topic, but without the writer of the essay taking the information from the source and quoting it directly, too frequently.

It shows the reader that you can clarify the content from another source and put it into your own words.

It shows the reader of your work that you know the content from the source(s) well enough to put it in your own words.

It is a way for the writer of the essay to not have to use as much punctuation, like dialogue and in-text citations that include the page numbers.

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Correct Answer: It shows the reader of your work that you know the content from the source(s) well enough to put it in your own words.

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