Distinguishing Between Quotes, Paraphrases, and Summaries

What are the three main techniques discussed for using information in research?

• Quoting, summarizing, analyzing

• Quoting, paraphrasing, summarizing

• Summarizing, analyzing, interpreting

• Paraphrasing, interpreting, quoting

What is required when you use a quote from another source?

• Paraphrasing the quote

• Presenting the quote without changes

• Using quotation marks and citing the source

• Summarizing the main idea

What happens if you do not cite a source when quoting?

• It makes the quote more credible

• It does not affect the research

• It is acceptable in research

• It is considered plagiarism

What does it mean to paraphrase information?

• To rewrite the information in your own words

• To summarize the text briefly

• To use the exact words with citation

• To copy text exactly as it is

How should information be presented when paraphrasing?

• As a direct quote

• In your own words

• In a summarized form

• Exactly as in the original

Why is it important to cite the source when summarizing?

• To credit the original author

• To add more content to the summary

• To change the meaning of the original text

• To make the summary longer

What is a key difference between summarizing and paraphrasing?

• Summarizing is longer than paraphrasing

• Paraphrasing uses exact words, summarizing does not

• Summarizing condenses information, paraphrasing rewrites it

• Summarizing uses exact words, paraphrasing does not

What era did Triceratops live in?

• Cretaceous

• Triassic

• Jurassic

• Permian

What is the main purpose of using multiple sources in research?

• To find the best information

• To have various opinions

• To fill more pages

• To make the research complicated

What must always be included when using someone else's ideas in your research?

• Citation of the source

• A summary of the text

• A paraphrase of the text

• Your own opinion