RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

REPORTING AND THESIS WRITING

RESEARCH PLAGIARISM AND THESAURUS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
To paraphrase information in a research paper means to
A
phrase a paragraph.
B
restate or reword an idea or a quote.
C
change the meaning of a word.
D
remix a song.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Exactly what does “paraphrase” mean? It means taking the words of another source and restating them, using your own vocabulary. In this way, you keep the meaning of the original text, but do not copy its exact wording.

Detailed explanation-2: -Rewording is a simple process of swapping words with synonyms, whereas rephrasing involves changing the order of words in the text. In an academic context paraphrasing means conveying somebody else’s ideas or work in your own words in your essay paper.

Detailed explanation-3: -Paraphrasing is a way of using different words and phrasing to present the same ideas. Paraphrasing is used with short sections of text, such as phrases and sentences. A paraphrase offers an alternative to using direct quotations and allows you to integrate evidence/source material into assignments.

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