Question

Which is not a purpose for quoting research in your argument?

To give examples of perspectives on the issue

To focus attention on a perspective or particular piece of evidence

To highlight a very powerful phrase or excerpt by quoting the original author

To make it clear that a counterclaim represents your own thoughts and perspective

Answer 1

@Whitemonsterbunny17 @ManImStumped is it A?

Answer 2

anyone else can help too

Answer 3

It's not A

Answer 4

Hold on

Answer 5

I think it's D

Answer 6

..okay thanks.:) help with another?

Answer 7

Because if you're quoting, it's obviously not your own thoughts. And I'll try! (:

Answer 8

oh yea thats true! and okay thanks so much!

Answer 9

Yes, it's D. This is because quoting someone else doesn't not make make it clear that it is your own thoughts. Good job @Marles

Answer 10

Why should writers include references to their research in an argument?

It shows they do not have original thoughts on the issue.

It adds credibility to the argument they wish to prove.

It distracts readers from the counterclaims of others.

It focuses the audience on the insignificant details.

Thanks for clarifying that!! :)

Answer 11

is it A? bc D is not ist..

Answer 12

it*

Answer 13

It is B, since you use references to strengthen your point

Answer 14

It would be B because even thought they quote, they still can have thoughts

Answer 15

yea

Answer 16

Oh okay !! that makes sense.. Im so bad at these!! :(

Answer 17

Which of the following quotes indicates added text?

Don Tapscott said, "Just as the Internet drops transaction and collaboration costs...it also drops the cost of dissent, of rebellion, and even insurrection."

Don Tapscott said, "Just as the Internet drops transaction and collaboration costs, [sic] also drops the cost of dissent, of rebellion, and even insurrection."

Don Tapscott said, "Just as the Internet drops transaction and collaboration costs...it [the Internet] also drops the cost of dissent, of rebellion, and even insurrection."

Don Tapscott said, "Just as the Internet drops transaction and collaboration costs in business and government, it also drops the cost of dissent, of rebellion, and even insurrection."

Answer 18

Don't worry about it! We all have our weak spots

Answer 19

Haha :) thanks!

Answer 20

I honestly dunno what this one is...

Answer 21

This one would be C

Answer 22

Thanks...

Answer 23

you're welcome (:

Answer 24

need help with any more?

Answer 25

Which type of research reference do you use when rephrasing the original text without condensing it?

Direct quote

Paraphrase

Summary

Citation

Answer 26

Yes.. sorry:/ .. is this D

Answer 27

wait no

Answer 28

B because paraphrasing means putting it in your own words

Answer 29

A? or B?

Answer 30

okay!

Answer 31

A would be quoting it directly with quotation marks

Answer 32

Which of the following types of edits to direct quotes is inappropriate?

Using brackets to add clarifying text

Leaving out text with an ellipsis

Indicating errors in the original

Correcting errors in the quote

Answer 33

o0oh okay.... and would this be B?

Answer 34

Correct (: because that would mean leaving something out that that person you're quoting said

Answer 35

Okay only 4 left! im soooo sorry!

Answer 36

Which of the following quotes indicates omitted text?

"You could go crazy thinking of how public our lives really are—the omnipresent security cameras, the tracking data on our very smart phones, the porous state of our Internet selves, the trail of electronic crumbs we leave every day," says New Yorker journalist Susan Orlean.

"You could go crazy thinking of how public our lives really are—[the omnipresent security cameras, the tracking data on our very smart phones,] the porous state of our Internet selves, the trail of electronic crumbs we leave every day," says New Yorker journalist Susan Orlean.

"You could go crazy thinking of how public [sic] our lives really are—the omnipresent security cameras, the tracking data on our very smart phones, the porous state of our Internet selves, the trail of electronic crumbs we leave every day," says New Yorker journalist Susan Orlean.

"You could go crazy thinking of how unprivate our lives really are...the porous state of our Internet selves, the trail of electronic crumbs we leave every day," says New Yorker journalist Susan Orlean.

im not sure what this is.......

Answer 37

hmm... I'm not sure either but i have to go :( my puppy's crying

Answer 38

awh! lol okay:) thanks

Answer 39

It is D, since they use '...' to show they skipped over a part.

Answer 40

Thanks! i have three more could you help?

Answer 41

Sure, maybe close this question and post a new one? This one's way too long and already has too many questions on it.

Answer 42

Which of the following is true whether you use a direct quote or an indirect quote?

You must use quotation marks to indicate the evidence.

You must use an internal citation to indicate the source.

You must use the exact words even with any of its errors.

You must use a capital letter at the beginning of the quote.

Answer 43

okay!