Linda Wants to Quote a Source in Her Research

question 50

Multiple Choice

Linda wants to quote a source in her research. To mirror business language, she rephrases the quotation in her own words while excluding unnecessary details. To keep the document short, she avoids crediting the source. This is ________.

• A) plagiarism
• B) quoting
• C) paraphrasing
• D) summarizing

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Definitions:

Operating Income

The income generated from the primary activities of a business, determined by deducting operating costs from the gross profit.

Selling Price

The amount a buyer pays to purchase a product or service from a seller.

Variable Cost

A cost that varies with the level of output or production, such as materials and labor directly involved in manufacturing.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with the level of goods or services produced by a business, such as rent or a salaried employee's wages.