The student nurse will not be accused of plagiarism if what action is taken?
1.
Copying another author's words verbatim
2.
Paraphrasing the author's words in the paper
3.
Finding a book that others will not recognize
4.
Using original research and citing it properly
ANS: 4
Using original research rather than quoted sources and citing the source in the paper will prevent charges of plagiarism.
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