7. I only need to cite sources when I have directly quoted (i.e., copied word-for-word) other people's ideas or information; I don't need to cite sources if I have rephrased the idea using my own words.

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Here we examine the statement and the two possible classifications.
Option 1: 'Correct' — If a student thinks you only need to cite sources when you quote directly and not when you paraphrase, they are missing a key rule of academic writing. Paraphrasing someone else’s ideas still constitutes using their ideas, and you must attribute the source with a citation to avoid plagiarism. Merely changing words does not make the idea your own; the underlying concepts are borrowed and should be credited.
Option 2: 'Incorrect' — This is the accurate choice because the claim is false: you must cite sources not only for direct quotes but also when you rephrase or summarize someone else’s ideas. Paraphrased content draws on someone else’s intellectual property, and proper citation gives credit, helps readers locate the original work, and demonstrates scholarly integrity. A common misconception is that paraphrasing eliminates the need for citation, but the obligation persists regardless of wording.
In addition, consider variations in citation guidance across styles (APA, MLA, Chicago), but the core principle remains: attribution is required for both quoted and paraphrased material to acknowledge the original author and avoid plagiarism.
Option 1 would also risk overlooking the nuanced requirement that even ideas encountered or adapted from sources during analysis or synthesis need proper sourcing, not just verbatim excerpts.
Thus, the statement in Option 1 is incorrect, and Option 2 correctly characterizes the necessity of citing sources for paraphrased material as well as quoted material.

7. I only need to cite sources when I have directly quoted (i.e., copied word-for-word) other people's ideas or information; I don't need to cite sources if I have rephrased the idea using my own words.

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