The correct answer is: [C]:
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"include supporting evidence in a succinct manner."
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Consider the other answer choices provided:
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Choice: [A]: "use evidence without citing a source." ; <u><em>AND</em></u>:
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Choice: [B]: "avoid the need for citations." ;
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→ are BOTH INCORRECT.
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Note that "summarizing" — and specifically, "paraphrasing" — REQUIRE the need for citing sources and using quotation marks when copying direct phrases from a source — and using sources to 1) give appropriate credit when due ; AND: 2) to avoid plagiarism.
In fact, failure to do so is a frequent type of "accidental plagiarism" in the academic community.
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Choice: [D]: "eliminate the need for distracting quotation marks."
→ is INCORRECT. Refer to the explanation above. This answer choice is similar to: "Choice: [B]" .
→ Note that <u><em>all</em></u> paraphrased phrases — as well as quotations — MUST be put in "quotation marks" .
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The correct answer is:
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Answer choice: [C]: "include supporting evidence in a succinct manner."
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Summarizing and paraphrasing does offer this advantage.
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