Question

Which type of statement in a research-based literary essay does not have to be cited?

A.
A paraphrase of a chapter in a book
B.
A direct quotation from an online article
C.
Biographical information on the author from an encyclopedia
D.
A quotation from the editor’s preface of the original book

Answer 1

A) If you are paraphrasing something, you are putting it into your own words. However, the original author and source needs to be recognized, but it does not need to be cited.