Paraphrasing, quoting and summarizing

How to use quotations, paraphrases, and summaries step 4

Consider any words, phrases, or brief passages that you believe should be quoted directly.

How to use quotations, paraphrases, and summaries step 3

Paraphrase important supporting points that come up in the essay

How to use quotations, paraphrases, and summaries step 1

Read the entire text, noting the key points and main ideas

How to use quotations, paraphrases, and summaries step 2

Summarize in your own words what the single main idea of the essay is.

Paraphrase

involves putting a passage from source material into your own words. A (blank) must also be attributed to the original source. (blank) material is usually shorter than the original passage, taking a somewhat broader segment of the source and condensing it slightly. (https://owl.english/purdue.edu/)

Summarizing

involves putting the main idea(s) into your own words, including only the main point(s). Once again, it is necessary to attribute these ideas to the original source. (blank) are significantly shorter than the original and take a broad overview of the source material. (https://owl.english/purdue.edu/)

Quotations

must be identical to the original, using a narrow segment of the source. Must match the source document word for word and must be attributed to the original author. (https://owl.english/purdue.edu/)