Question

A speaker whose sentences were very similar to those used in a news article would be _____, if he or she did not acknowledge that the phrasing came from the article.

Answer 1

Answer: Patchwriting

Explanation: patchwriting is a failed attempt at paraphrasing. By definition, patchwriting is the act of making small changes and substitutions to copied source material, though unintentional, it resembles the original text too closely in structure, style and vocabulary. Patchwriting shows an absence of true critical thinking and understanding of the text before writing. To avoid this, careful handling of sources is essential, including knowledge on paraphrasing.

Answer 2

Answer:

Patchwriting

Explanation:

Patchwriting involves an attempt to paraphrase but using words or sentences very similar to the original article or changing few words in the original article whereas the new article still contain keywords, vocabulary, and syntax of the original article. Often patchwriting is considered a crime of plagiarism because it doesn't acknowledge or reference the source article