Question

question 9 of 10
which piece of information is an example of something that should be paraphrased in an essay?
a. a quote from a scientist that is phrased in a unique way
b. information about how much fast food the average person eats in a year
c. the mayors humorous answer to a reporters question
d. a term recently introduced in the field of molecular biology

Explanation:

When writing an essay, data - like information about how much fast food the average person eats in a year (Option B) is best paraphrased. Quotes (Option A and C) are usually either directly quoted (if the wording is unique or humorous and the original wording is important) or summarized. A newly - introduced term (Option D) might need to be defined rather than just paraphrased. Paraphrasing statistical or factual information (like the fast - food consumption data) helps in presenting the information in the writer's own words while still maintaining the integrity of the data.

Answer:

B. Information about how much fast food the average person eats in a year