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GST 111 GST 111 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

When a researcher paraphrases correctly, what is it called?
Options
A Unfair use
B Academic theft
C Fair use
Correct Answer
D Plagiarism
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Fair use refers to the legal doctrine that allows limited use of copyrighted material without acquiring permission, provided the source is properly attributed. Correctly paraphrasing and citing the source falls under this principle.

Hint

It's the opposite of plagiarism.

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