Which of the following is the best advice about the use of direct ...

[FButt]

Which of the following is the best advice about the use of direct quotations in a report?
 A) Beware of overusing quotations because you may appear as if you have no ideas of your own.
 B) If you use a direct quotation, don't dilute its impact by summarizing it or introducing it in your own words.
 C) Place the direct quotation in quotation marks, but change a few words to show you have your own ideas.
 D) Avoid using any direct quotations in a report.

Question 2

Which of the following is not a purpose for a direct quotation?
 A) To duplicate exact wording before criticizing an idea
 B) To repeat identical phrasing because of its precise wording
 C) To add length to a researched document
 D) To provide objective background information

[sarahccccc]

Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C

[FButt]

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[lindahyatt42]

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