Multiple Choice
Use the text below written by Connections Education in 2012 to answer the following questions.
The Second Industrial Revolution was not just marked by new inventions. New business practices were invented that transformed America’s economy. Between 1869–1910, the value of American manufacturing rose from $3 billion to $13 billion. The steel industry produced just 68,000 tons in 1870 but 4.2 million tons in 1890.
Which of the following would be an example of paraphrasing the third sentence above?
A) The production of steel in the United States increased dramatically between 1870 and 1890.
B) America's steel industry saw a significant rise in output from 1870 to 1890.
C) In 1870, only 68,000 tons of steel were produced in the United States, but by 1890, production had increased to 4.2 million tons.
D) The amount of steel produced in America increased by over 4 million tons between 1870 and 1890.
Correct Answer: C) In 1870, only 68,000 tons of steel were produced in the United States, but by 1890, production had increased to 4.2 million tons.
The Second Industrial Revolution was not just marked by new inventions. New business practices were invented that transformed America’s economy. Between 1869–1910, the value of American manufacturing rose from $3 billion to $13 billion. The steel industry produced just 68,000 tons in 1870 but 4.2 million tons in 1890.
Which of the following would be an example of paraphrasing the third sentence above?
(1 point)
Responses
Between 1869–1910, the value of American manufacturing rose from $3 billion to $13 billion.
Between 1869–1910, the value of American manufacturing rose from $3 billion to $13 billion.
“Between 1869–1910, the value of American manufacturing rose from $3 billion to $13 billion” (Connections Education, 2012).
“Between 1869–1910, the value of American manufacturing rose from $3 billion to $13 billion” (Connections Education, 2012).
The worth of the manufacturing industry in the United States increased from $3 to $13 billion from 1869–1910 (Connections Education, 2012).
The worth of the manufacturing industry in the United States increased from $3 to $13 billion from 1869–1910 (Connections Education, 2012).
Between 1875–1880, the value of U.S. manufacturing increased by $5 billion.
The correct paraphrased sentence of the third sentence would be:
B) The worth of the manufacturing industry in the United States increased from $3 to $13 billion from 1869–1910 (Connections Education, 2012).
The Second Industrial Revolution was not just marked by new inventions. New business practices were invented that transformed America’s economy. Between 1869–1910, the value of American manufacturing rose from $3 billion to $13 billion. The steel industry produced just 68,000 tons in 1870 but 4.2 million tons in 1890.
Which of the following would be an example of plagiarizing the third sentence above?
(1 point)
Responses
Between 1869–1910, the value of American manufacturing rose from $3 billion to $13 billion.
Between 1869–1910, the value of American manufacturing rose from $3 billion to $13 billion.
Between 1869–1910, the value of American manufacturing rose from $3 billion to $13 billion. (Connections Education, 2012).
Between 1869–1910, the value of American manufacturing rose from $3 billion to $13 billion. (Connections Education, 2012).
The worth of the manufacturing industry in the United States increased from $3 to $13 billion from 1869–1910 (Connections Education, 2012).
The worth of the manufacturing industry in the United States increased from $3 to $13 billion from 1869–1910 (Connections Education, 2012).
Between 1875–1880, the value of U.S. manufacturing increased by $5 billion.
The example of plagiarizing the third sentence would be:
C) The worth of the manufacturing industry in the United States increased from $3 to $13 billion from 1869–1910 (Connections Education, 2012).
In this response, the specific wording from the original text is used without proper citation.
The Second Industrial Revolution was not just marked by new inventions. New business practices were invented that transformed America’s economy. Between 1869–1910, the value of American manufacturing rose from $3 billion to $13 billion. The steel industry produced just 68,000 tons in 1870 but 4.2 million tons in 1890.
Which of the following would be an example of quoting the third sentence above?
(1 point)
Responses
Between 1869–1910, the value of American manufacturing rose from $3 billion to $13 billion.
Between 1869–1910, the value of American manufacturing rose from $3 billion to $13 billion.
“Between 1869–1910, the value of American manufacturing rose from $3 billion to $13 billion” (Connections Education, 2012).
“Between 1869–1910, the value of American manufacturing rose from $3 billion to $13 billion” (Connections Education, 2012).
The worth of the manufacturing industry in the United States increased from $3 to $13 billion from 1869–1910 (Connections Education, 2012).
The worth of the manufacturing industry in the United States increased from $3 to $13 billion from 1869–1910 (Connections Education, 2012).
Between 1875–1880, the value of U.S. manufacturing increased by $5 billion.
The example of quoting the third sentence would be:
B) “Between 1869–1910, the value of American manufacturing rose from $3 billion to $13 billion” (Connections Education, 2012).
This response includes the exact wording from the original text and provides proper citation.
How can you avoid plagiarizing a source you want to use in writing a paper? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
Responses
making sure to cite the source accurately
making sure to cite the source accurately
either paraphrasing or directly quoting the text with a citation
either paraphrasing or directly quoting the text with a citation
by quoting the source in full
by quoting the source in full
by finding an additional source with a competing point of view
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The correct ways to avoid plagiarizing a source you want to use in writing a paper are:
- Making sure to cite the source accurately
- Either paraphrasing or directly quoting the text with a citation
So, the correct responses are:
- making sure to cite the source accurately
- either paraphrasing or directly quoting the text with a citation