Question

question 8 of 10
when is it most helpful to use a direct quote in your research paper?
a. when the quote includes a long explanation
b. when the quote is original to the speaker
c. when the quote makes an amusing point
d. when the quote gives a lot of facts and statistics

Explanation:

Direct quotes are most useful when the exact wording is unique or original (e.g., a coiner’s term, a poet’s phrasing). Long explanations (A) might be paraphrased. Amusing points (C) don’t inherently require verbatim. Facts/statistics (D) can often be summarized concisely. Originality (B) preserves the speaker’s unique expression, which paraphrasing might lose.

Answer:

B. When the quote is original to the speaker