dentist86 Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 In the Barron's book by Pam Sharpe, a question goes like: " The Pacific Basin, which includes the continent of Australia and the thousands of islands grouped together as Oceania, covers one third of the surface of the Earth" Now in the wrong paraphrase, the answer goes like: " The Pacific Basin is also called Oceania because it encompasses one third of the Pacific Ocean" Two mistakes here: 1- Wrong info. 1/3 Earth to 1/3 Pacific Ocean 2- Pacific Basin = Aussie + Oceania to Pacific Basin = Oceania only Now in my answer, I stated the above as well as a correction that goes like: " One third of Earth's surface constitutes both the continent of Australia, and the numerous neighboring islands called Oceania." In the book she explains that one has to paraphrase, edit problem paraphrases, and cite expressions and ideas, as well as sources. If I change my answer to: " One third of Earth's surface constitutes both the continent of Australia, and the numerous neighboring islands called Oceania, which constitute the Asian Tigers, the Hawaiian islands, even extending to the west coast of the Americas" with emphasis on "which constitute the Asian Tigers, the Hawaiian islands, even extending to the west coast of the Americas" Do you think my answer is correct, partially correct, or have I added wrong information? Also, if I'm certain about something, like a question about dentistry or a statement as well, which I know the answer to, or the idea, do I have to mention my source? Is it allowed or if the time is not enough, I should stick to the info at hand? Thanks in advance and God bless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dentist86 Posted July 24, 2011 Author Share Posted July 24, 2011 NGLLs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tino Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 What is NGLLs? Tino Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dentist86 Posted July 25, 2011 Author Share Posted July 25, 2011 NoGoodLandLubbers :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dentist86 Posted July 25, 2011 Author Share Posted July 25, 2011 its my creation, not an official abbreviation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tino Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 And what does that mean in this context? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dentist86 Posted July 26, 2011 Author Share Posted July 26, 2011 doesnt mean a thing... Did you read my op? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tino Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Yes.... I think you are confused about the nature of the question. There will be four answer choices, multiple choice. You need not write an answer, and of course in multiple choice you do not source it. Tino Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dentist86 Posted July 27, 2011 Author Share Posted July 27, 2011 I know its MCQ, just point out which of these statements is the correct one, please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tino Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 None of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tino Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 What are the choices given in the book or test? Tino Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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