Well, well, well, if Shawn wants to use the exact words of an author, then the answer my dear friend, is 3. Quotation! So go ahead, Shawn, quote away and give credit where it's due! It's like letting the author do the talking themselves, just make sure to use those quotation marks!
Shawn would include option 3: quotation, to achieve using the exact words of an author in his research paper.
To use the exact words of an author in a research paper, Shawn would include a quotation. Quotations involve directly quoting the author's words and attributing them with proper citation, indicating that the words are not Shawn's but the author's. This ensures accuracy and avoids plagiarism. A quotation is different from a summary, which is a condensed version of the author's main ideas, and a paraphrase, which involves rewording the author's ideas in Shawn's own words. Additionally, Shawn should also obtain permission from the author if required, especially if the quoted material is extensive or for commercial use.
