Question

Identify the "lie" about research, writing, and plagiarism.

Summarizing is similar to paraphrasing, but the difference is that summarizing is shorter.

It's not acceptable to fill your essay with numerous direct quotes. It should be mostly your own writing.

If you don't know how to cite research, you should use a citation engine.

Using direct quotes from credible sources gives you an authoritative, knowledgeable writing voice.

Answer 1

The correct answer is C. The "lie" is that a citation engine is a good replacement for knowing how to cite properly.

In reality, citation engines are often flawed and provide incomplete citations. While a citation engine is a good start, the student must check a citation engine's suggested citation to ensure it is correct. Often a citation engine's citation needs to be corrected or material needs to be added.

Furthermore, citation guidelines are often updated, so a citation engine may be outdated. Also, teachers might specify their own citation requirements. For these reasons, a citation engine may not be a trustworthy way to generate a citation.

Ultimately, a student needs to know how to cite his or her sources.