Question

Which of the following are reasons why we paraphrase?


A
Borrow ideas from a specific source.



B
Borrow sources from a specific text.



C
Use someone else's idea without referencing



D
Use someone else’s references to support your argument

Answer 1

The primary reasons for paraphrasing include:

**A. Borrow ideas from a specific source.**
This is correct, as paraphrasing allows you to express an idea from a source in your own words while still crediting the original source.

**D. Use someone else’s references to support your argument.**
This is also correct. Paraphrasing enables you to integrate and present evidence from other works to bolster your own arguments while still giving proper credit.

**B** and **C** would not be valid reasons to paraphrase:
- **B: Borrow sources from a specific text.** While you may reference sources, this does not explicitly justify the act of paraphrasing.
- **C: Use someone else's idea without referencing.** This is actually plagiarism and is not a reason to paraphrase; proper citation is necessary when using someone else's ideas.

Therefore, the correct answers are **A** and **D**.