Question

question 19 (5 points)
what is it called when another persons idea is put into simpler wording with proper documentation?
a) paraphrase
b) indirect quote
c) summary
d) direct quote

Explanation:

Analyze the definition in the question

The question asks for the term used when another person's idea is put into simpler wording with proper documentation.

Evaluate the options

• Paraphrase: Rewriting someone else's ideas in your own words (simpler or different wording) while maintaining the original meaning and providing proper citation.
• Indirect quote: Another term for paraphrasing, but "paraphrase" is the standard academic term for rewriting in simpler/different wording.
• Summary: Condensing the main points of a larger text into a much shorter overview in your own words.
• Direct quote: Using the exact words of the original author inside quotation marks.

Determine the correct term

Putting an idea into simpler, original wording with proper documentation is the definition of a paraphrase.

Answer:

• A) Paraphrase (Correct answer)
• B) Indirect quote
• C) Summary
• D) Direct quote