Question

Which type of statement in a research-based literary essay does not have to be cited? A. A paraphrase of a chapter in a book B. A direct quotation from an online article C. Biographical information on the author from an encyclopedia D. A quotation from the editor’s preface of the original book

Answer 1

C. Biographical information on the author from an encyclopedia.

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

A) A paraphrase of a chapter in a book.

Step-by-step explanation:

-A) If you are paraphrasing something, you are putting it into your own words. However, the original author and source needs to be recognized, but it does not need to be cited.

-B) Direct quotations must be cited or else it is considered plagiarism (as is most pieces of work without citing).

-C) Encyclopedias have to be cited as well because they are the main source that people are drawing the factual evidence from.

-D) A direct quotation as well.

*Please note that I'm not 100% sure on this answer.