Question

select the correct answer. read this excerpt from \what is that bird?\ by the u.s. fish and wildlife service: the first step in bird identification is learning to observe. watch, listen, and record your observations in a journal using descriptive words and sketches, or photograph birds to capture a permanent, detailed image that you can study later. if you are just starting to watch birds, consider familiarizing yourself with the ones that you see daily. which sentence correctly paraphrases and cites this excerpt? a. the first step in bird identification is learning to observe, which includes watching, listening, and recording observations in a journal using descriptive words and sketches. b. writing notes about, listening to, sketching, and photographing the birds you see while going about your everyday life can help you learn to identify them. c. if you are just starting to watch birds, consider familiarizing yourself with the ones that you see daily by watching, listening to, and photographing them (\what is that bird?\). d. you can learn to identify birds by examining the species in your local area and recording detailed notes about them, which you can then review at home (\what is that bird?\).

Explanation:

Paraphrasing involves restating the original text in one's own words while maintaining the same meaning. Citing is giving credit to the original source. Option C correctly paraphrases the idea of familiarizing with daily - seen birds through watching, listening, and photographing and also cites the source "What Is That Bird?". Option A doesn't cite. Option B doesn't accurately paraphrase the "first step" concept. Option D changes the focus a bit by emphasizing local area species rather than daily - seen birds.

Answer:

C. If you are just starting to watch birds, consider familiarizing yourself with the ones that you see daily by watching, listening to, and photographing them ("What Is That Bird?")