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Quoting, Paraphrasing, Summarizing

Quoting, Paraphrasing, Summarizing 

What is it?

Why do it?

Do I need to cite the source?
Quoting Exact replica of the original, with quotations marks

Give credit to original source & you might lose meaning by trying to summarize it

  YES
Paraphrase Rephrase an important point in your own words Reiterate information from another source and give attribution  YES
Summary Provide an overview of the main points in your own words A way to succinctly summarize a larger/longer source  YES

 

Tips for Summarizing:

  • Read the text several times
  • Identify the main idea of the text
  • Write a summary as if you were explaining it to a friend
  • “Quote” parts that are integral; when in doubt, quote!
  • Cite the source