If you wished to write an essay which used the ideas of a researcher who published a book, which of these would be the best course of action to avoid committing plagiarism?

Question

Responses
A Summarize the author's ideas, and give credit where due.Summarize the author's ideas, and give credit where due.
B Avoid discussing the author's ideas.Avoid discussing the author's ideas.
C Quote the author directly, but don't tell where the quote came from.Quote the author directly, but don't tell where the quote came from.
D Discuss the author's ideas, but phrase them differently while refraining from mentioning the author by name.

Answer 1

A Summarize the author's ideas, and give credit where due.