Question
I have steadily endeavoured to keep my mind free so as to give up any hypothesis, however much beloved (and I cannot resist forming one on every subject), as soon as facts are shown to be opposed to it. – Charles Darwin, English scientist celebrated for developing a comprehensive theory of evolution.
You are writing an essay on the development of the scientific method. Should this quote be paraphrased or directly quoted, and why?
It should be paraphrased because controversy over evolutionary theory would distract the reader.
It should be directly quoted because Darwin is very famous.
It should be paraphrased because the quote is too wordy.
It should be directly quoted because it is too complicated to paraphrase.
You are writing an essay on the development of the scientific method. Should this quote be paraphrased or directly quoted, and why?
It should be paraphrased because controversy over evolutionary theory would distract the reader.
It should be directly quoted because Darwin is very famous.
It should be paraphrased because the quote is too wordy.
It should be directly quoted because it is too complicated to paraphrase.
Answers
GPT 3.5
It should be directly quoted because it accurately captures Darwin's perspective on the importance of keeping an open mind and adapting one's beliefs based on new evidence. This quote is a key insight into Darwin's scientific method and should be preserved in his own words.