Here are the statements evaluated as true or false:
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Using ideas and information from an author in your writing is plagiarism.
- False: Using ideas and information from an author is not plagiarism if you properly cite the source. Plagiarism occurs when you use someone else's work without acknowledgment.
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When you quote a source, you must copy the exact wording from the source.
- True: To quote a source accurately, you must use the exact wording.
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To properly cite a source, you should provide citations with your writing and include a works cited page.
- True: Properly citing a source includes providing in-text citations and a works cited (or reference) page.
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Paraphrase information expressed in your own words, so a citation is not needed.
- False: Even when paraphrasing, you must still provide a citation to credit the original source of the idea.