One of the four simple rules for guarding against plagiarism in speeches is to

a. paraphrase rather than using direct quotations.
b. acknowledge the source of any ideas or words that are not your own.
c. cite sources even for common knowledge and readily available information.
d. rely on the fair use standard to borrow whatever material you want.


Answer: b

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