Example 1: Plagiarize the original text by copying portions of it word-for-word.
“The value-added scores also fluctuate between years. A teacher who gets a particular ranking in year one is likely to get a different ranking the next year.” (Ravitch 271)
Example 2: Plagiarize the original text by paraphrasing its structure too closely, without copying it word-for-word.
The value-added scores tend to change between years. A teacher who gets a particular spot in year one is likely to get a different spot the next year.
Example 3: Plagiarize the original text by paraphrasing its structure too closely, and include a citation. Even though you cited it, paraphrasing too closely is still plagiarism.
“The scores tend to change between years. A teacher who gets a particular placement in year one usually gets a different placement the next year.” (Ravitch 271)
Example 4: Properly paraphrase from the original text by restating the author’s ideas in different words and phrases, and include a citation to the original source.
Sometimes the scores for teachers can go up or down in different years. In some instances teachers ranked highly in one year can be ranked very low in the next year. (Ravitch 271)
Example 5: Properly paraphrase from the original text by restating the author’s ideas in different words and phrases, add a direct quote, and include a citation to the original source.
According to Ravitch, “the value-added scores also fluctuate between years.” Sometimes the scores for teachers can go up or down in different years. In some instances teachers ranked highly in one year can be ranked very low in the next year. (Ravitch 271)
Your correct response for examples #4 and #5 demonstrates that you understand the basic concept behind the assignment, which is great.
But two other responses show that you need to read directions more carefully next time.
If you had followed the instructions for #1 (which asks you to do something incorrectly), then you would not have included the quotation marks.
In example #3, which asked you to paraphrase the text too closely, you mistakenly put paraphrased words in quotation marks, when these should only be used to designate direct quotations from the original text.