The process of paraphrasing is changing the words of an original work to make it accurate, without summarizing, but not too close to the original work. Paraphrasing can be used to show that you understand the source. The process of quoting is embedding an exact quote from a source to your own work, but giving credit to the writer of this quote. When you add a quote you should completely understand it and it should add power or style to your writing.
This is what I learned today...
Only use a direct quote when it adds power and style to my
writing.
Always make it clear, from context, that I understand the
full meaning of the quote.
Whether I quote or paraphrase, I must always be transparent
about the source and how I’m using it.
If I use another author’s exact words or phrases, to any extent, I have to use quotation
marks and give credit.
If I use another author’s presentation of facts or ideas,
but put their ideas in my own words, (paraphrase) I better have a good reason
for doing so, and I MUST give credit.
Hyperlinking is so easy, there is no excuse for not being
transparent about my sources.
I understand all of these things now!
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