You dont have to use an in-text citation when you write the authors idea in your own words.

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

You don’t have to use an in-text citation when you write the author’s idea in your own words.

A	true
B	false
C	Either A or B
D	None of the above

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -You should provide an in-text citation whenever you quote, paraphrase or summarize research and ideas that are not your own. This may include theories, best practice guidelines, and of course, statistics. You should also cite whenever you present a fact that is not common knowledge.

Detailed explanation-2: -Paraphrasing & Summarizing Sources Instead, you need to completely rephrase the author’s ideas in your own words. You do not need to use quotation marks. Always use in-text citations when you paraphrase or summarize, to let the reader know that the information comes from another source.

Detailed explanation-3: -You need to provide a citation whenever you refer to an idea that you derived from a source. This is the case whether you use a direct quote, a paraphrase, or even just a direct or indirect mention.

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REPORTING AND THESIS WRITING

CITATION STYLES