What Is the Difference Between Paraphrasing and Quoting

question 37

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between paraphrasing and quoting?

• A) Paraphrasing is used in short, informal reports, whereas quoting is used in long, formal reports.
• B) They are the same thing, except when you paraphrase you do not need to give credit to the original author while when you quote, you have to give credit to the original author.
• C) Quoting is using the exact same words and grammatical structure used by the author, while paraphrasing is using your own words and grammatical structure to relate the author's line of thought. In both quoting and paraphrasing you have to give credit to the original author.
• D) Paraphrasing is to use fewer words than those used by an author to relate what he or she said.

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Definitions:

Nucleus Accumbens

A brain structure that plays a central role in the reward circuit, associated with pleasure, reinforcement learning, and addiction.

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involved in basic emotions such as fear and pleasure, and drives like those for food and sex.

Amygdala

A component of the brain's limbic system involved in emotion regulation, memory consolidation, and decision-making processes, particularly those related to emotional reactions.

Reward Pathway

A set of brain structures linked to the experience of pleasure, rewarding stimuli, and the motivational component for behaviors.