Question

Is it ever acceptable to copy information from a source, word-for-word?

Yes, it is acceptable -- once information appears in print, it is there for people to use.

You can't copy from books, but you can copy from the Internet.

Yes, it is acceptable, as long as you use quotation marks and list the source in your bibliography.

No, it is never acceptable to do this in school.

Answer 1

Yes, it is acceptable, as long as you use quotation marks and list the source in your bibliography.

Otherwise it is plagiarism.

Answer 2

Thanks @geneticrockhopper247

Answer 3

you're welcome :)