Question

what should writers do when paraphrasing? choose all that apply. use the authors exact words add new or unrelated ideas credit the original author maintain the texts meaning simplify a long or complex idea

Explanation:

Paraphrasing involves restating someone else's ideas in your own words. You must not use the author's exact words (plagiarism) or add new, unrelated ideas. Crediting the original author is important for academic integrity. Maintaining the text's meaning is key to accurate paraphrasing, and simplifying complex ideas can be part of the process.

Answer:

C. credit the original author
D. maintain the text's meaning
E. simplify a long or complex idea