Question 16

Celsius was born in 1701 and replaced his father as professor of astronomy at the University of Uppsala in 1730. 'It was there that he built Sweden's first observatory in 1740' (Famous People).

This option effectively incorporates the source material while providing proper attribution and context. It includes specific details about Celsius's birth year, his academic lineage, and the founding of the observatory, all while correctly citing the source.

A) Born in Sweden in 1701, Celsius became an astronomy professor like his father before him. It was at the same university that his father attended that he 'built Sweden's first observatory in 1740.'

This option is incorrect because while it provides some accurate information, it does not properly attribute the source material. The phrasing does not align closely enough with the original source, which could lead to issues of plagiarism.

B) Born in the year 1701 Celsius eventually became professor of astronomy at the University of Uppsala the same institution where his father had worked. That same school is the location of Sweden's first observatory.

This option lacks proper citation and does not quote the source material. While it conveys some accurate information, the lack of direct attribution or quotation makes it susceptible to plagiarism concerns.

C) The Swedish astronomer Celsius was born in 1701. Following the family business, he became a professor at the University of Uppsala after his father. Ten years later he founded the first observatory in Sweden (Famous People).

This option partially incorporates source material but fails to provide a direct quote. While it includes a citation, the rephrasing of the founding of the observatory could still be considered too close to the original without proper quoting.

D) Celsius was born in 1701 and replaced his father as professor of astronomy at the University of Uppsala in 1730. 'It was there that he built Sweden's first observatory in 1740' (Famous People).

This option combines paraphrased information with a direct quote from the source, along with proper attribution. This approach effectively avoids plagiarism while accurately reflecting the source material.

Conclusion

Option D is the best choice as it seamlessly integrates paraphrased information with a direct quote and proper citation, ensuring that plagiarism is avoided. Other options either fail to quote the source, lack citations, or do not provide a comprehensive representation of the information, making them less suitable for the task at hand.