Which of the following ways of incorporating an idea from a journal article into your research paper is considered best for expressing that entire idea in your own words?


A. Summarize
B. Copy and paste
C. Quote
D. Paraphrase

my answer is C

It says in YOUR OWN WORDS !

oh not sure how i misread that somehow.. so would be A

Actually, the best way to incorporate an idea from a journal article into your research paper while expressing the entire idea in your own words is by paraphrasing. Therefore, the correct answer is D. Paraphrase.

Paraphrasing involves restating the author's ideas in your own words, without changing the meaning or omitting key points. It demonstrates your understanding of the original source and allows you to integrate the information seamlessly into your own work. By paraphrasing, you maintain academic integrity while still giving credit to the original author.

When paraphrasing, make sure to:

1. Read the original passage carefully to comprehend the main ideas.
2. Identify the key points and supporting details that you want to include in your research paper.
3. Rewrite the passage using different sentence structures and vocabulary while preserving the main message.
4. Compare your paraphrased version with the original source to ensure accuracy and completeness.
5. Cite the original source using the appropriate citation style (e.g., APA, MLA) to give credit to the original author.

Avoid directly copying and pasting or using quotations unless it is necessary to preserve the author's unique wording or if the idea is particularly noteworthy and cannot be adequately summarized or paraphrased.