# Paraphrasing and citation

> Exact borrowed wording clearly marked and attributed.

Course: [Academic writing and research](https://studybrix.com/en/courses/academic-writing/index.md)
Level: university
Prerequisites: Comfort with paragraph writing.

## Notes

### Quotation

Exact borrowed wording clearly marked and attributed.

### Paraphrase

A restatement in new wording and structure that still requires attribution when the idea is sourced.

### Citation

A reference identifying the source of borrowed information or ideas.

### Plagiarism

Presenting another person’s words or ideas as one’s own without appropriate acknowledgement.

## Practice questions

### 1. Which term best matches this description: Exact borrowed wording clearly marked and attributed.

A. Quotation
B. Plagiarism
C. Citation
D. Paraphrase

Answer: Quotation

Explanation: Quotation is the matching concept in this lesson.

### 2. Which term best matches this description: A restatement in new wording and structure that still requires attribution when the idea is sourced.

A. Plagiarism
B. Quotation
C. Citation
D. Paraphrase

Answer: Paraphrase

Explanation: Paraphrase is the matching concept in this lesson.

### 3. Which concept would you apply first in a situation where a reference identifying the source of borrowed information or ideas.

A. Paraphrase
B. Quotation
C. Plagiarism
D. Citation

Answer: Citation

Explanation: The scenario directly calls for Citation.

### 4. Name the concept described as: Presenting another person’s words or ideas as one’s own without appropriate acknowledgement.

Answer: Plagiarism

Explanation: The intended concept is Plagiarism.

### 5. Which statement about Quotation is most accurate?

A. A reference identifying the source of borrowed information or ideas.
B. Exact borrowed wording clearly marked and attributed.
C. A restatement in new wording and structure that still requires attribution when the idea is sourced.
D. Presenting another person’s words or ideas as one’s own without appropriate acknowledgement.

Answer: Exact borrowed wording clearly marked and attributed.

Explanation: The definition in the lesson notes gives the required condition.

### 6. Explain one important difference between Quotation and Paraphrase.

Sample answer / marking guidance: Quotation: Exact borrowed wording clearly marked and attributed. Paraphrase: A restatement in new wording and structure that still requires attribution when the idea is sourced.

Explanation: Credit a clear distinction using both definitions and an appropriate example if supplied.

### 7. Give a short example showing how Citation would be used in practice.

Sample answer / marking guidance: A valid example should demonstrate this idea: A reference identifying the source of borrowed information or ideas.

Explanation: Credit a relevant scenario that applies the concept rather than merely naming it.

### 8. Summarize why Plagiarism matters in the lesson “Paraphrasing and citation”.

Sample answer / marking guidance: Plagiarism matters because Presenting another person’s words or ideas as one’s own without appropriate acknowledgement.

Explanation: Credit the core purpose, scope and any important limitation from the notes.

## Further reading

- https://owl.purdue.edu/

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