Question

Diane is writing a paper about the Big Dipper and wants to include the following sentence from the passage.

It gets its name because it looks like a very large ladle.

What is the best way for her to use this sentence in her paper without plagiarizing?

Answer 1

Diane should paraphrase the sentence about the Big Dipper and provide proper citation to avoid plagiarism.

Step-by-step explanation:

The best way for Diane to use the sentence "It gets its name because it looks like a very large ladle" in her paper without plagiarizing is to paraphrase it and then cite the source. Paraphrasing involves rewriting the sentence in her own words, as in: "The constellation is named for its resemblance to an oversized scoop used in cooking". Diane must also include a citation in her paper according to the referencing style she has been asked to use, which could look something like this (CK-12 Foundation, edited for LibreTexts). By doing this, Diane shows that the ideas are not her own, avoiding plagiarism.

Answer 2

She could say “I’d say it gets its name due to the fact that it resembles huge ladle.”