Relying Too Heavily on the Vocabulary or Sentence Structure of a Source

question 45

Multiple Choice

Relying too heavily on the vocabulary or sentence structure of a source is a less obvious form of plagiarism known as

• A)paraphrasing.
• B)misquoting.
• C)patchwriting.
• D)covert copying.

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Definitions:

Noise

Unwanted or distracting sounds, or in communication and information theory, extraneous signals that interfere with the transmission of information.

Communication Process

The series of steps through which information is transmitted and received between communicators.

Bargaining Zone

The range within which agreement is possible in negotiations between parties, including the minimum and maximum limits each party is willing to consider.

Reservation Point

The least favorable point at which one will accept a deal during negotiations; it's the bottom line or minimum outcome acceptable.