REPORTING AND THESIS WRITING
RESEARCH PLAGIARISM AND THESAURUS
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Yes
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No
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Short quotations-Prose quotations of fewer than 50 words should be placed within quotation marks and incorporated into the text (see examples above). Long quotations-Prose quotations of more than 50 words should be presented as a single-spaced block quotation.
Detailed explanation-2: -Generally, it is not recommended to use too many quotes, because extensive quoting gives the impression that you don’t understand your source enough to put it in your own words and that you cannot contribute any of your own thoughts.
Detailed explanation-3: -A general rule of thumb is that no more than fifteen percent of your paper should be quoted material. Therefore, when you can convey the idea just as effectively in your own words through the use of summary or paraphrase, do so.