What is the difference between a paraphase and a direct quote and which of the two is preferred when citing?

A paraphrase is statement from a source in your own words. A direct quote is a verbatim (in their own words) statement from the author. Using a direct is preferred because the writer uses the voice of the author in their own writing--making the document sound more official.

A direct quote is statement from a source in your own words. A paraphrase is a verbatim (in their own words) statement from the author. Using a paraphrase is preferred because the writer uses their own voice/prose in the document.

A paraphrase is statement from a source in your own words. A direct quote is a verbatim (in their own words) statement from the author. Using a paraphrase is preferred because the writer uses their own voice/prose in the document.

None of the above.

What are three types of information that we use to cite a source and how many of these are required in order to provide a credible citation?

		Author, data, year. You must have all three to have a credible citation.
		Author, date, location. You must have at minimum two out of three of these types of information to have a credible citation.
		Author, date, location. You must have all three to have a credible citation.
		None of the above.