RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

REPORTING AND THESIS WRITING

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When should you cite a source?
A
each time you write an idea that is your own
B
each time you write a fact or idea that’s not your own
C
each time you write a word that the reader may not know
D
each time you include your own photo or drawing
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -You must cite the source every time you incorporate research, words, ideas, data, or information that is not your own (2). While you are synthesizing and often summarizing many pieces of information, you must cite any concept that is not your own.

Detailed explanation-2: -Paraphrasing ALWAYS requires a citation. Even if you are using your own words, the idea still belongs to someone else. Sometimes there is a fine line between paraphrasing and plagiarizing someone’s writing. Here’s one strategy for paraphrasing effectively: read over the paragraph of interest.

Detailed explanation-3: -It gives proper credit to the authors of the words or ideas that you incorporated into your paper. It allows those who are reading your work to locate your sources, in order to learn more about the ideas that you include in your paper.

Detailed explanation-4: -Quotations, opinions, and predictions, whether directly quoted or paraphrased. Statistics derived by the original author. Visuals in the original. Another author’s theories. Case studies. More items

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