Question

question 7 (5 points)
a summary needs proper documentation because its relating someone elses idea while at the same time

a) changing things to support ones own research.
b) shortening the material.
c) directly quoting from the source.
d) going into greater depth.

Explanation:

Analyze the definition of a summary

A summary condenses a larger text into its main points in one's own words, which inherently involves shortening the original material.

Evaluate the need for documentation in a summary

Because a summary presents someone else's ideas while simultaneously shortening the material, it must be documented to credit the original source.

Match with the given options

Option B correctly identifies "shortening the material" as the simultaneous action occurring during a summary.

Answer:

• A) changing things to support one's own research.
• B) shortening the material. (Correct answer)
• C) directly quoting from the source.
• D) going into greater depth.