Asked by Taylor Casbon on Jun 08, 2024

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You can do all of the following EXCEPT ________ when you paraphrase material from a secondary source.

A) maintain a consistent tone
B) minimize the choppy feel of too many quotations
C) avoid giving credit to the originator of the information
D) present information with vocabulary that's more familiar to your readers

Paraphrase

The act of rewording or rephrasing a text or passage to achieve clearer understanding, often to simplify or clarify the original message.

Secondary Source

Information that was created later by someone who did not experience first-hand or participate in the events or conditions being researched.

  • Comprehend the moral considerations and significance of documenting in research, which includes quoting, rephrasing, and summarizing.
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Laura CerrosJun 09, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Avoiding giving credit to the originator of the information is not appropriate when paraphrasing material from a secondary source. It is important to properly cite the original source and give credit where credit is due.