Paraphrasing, Quoting, and Summarizing
Typical Citation
(author page).
Reasons to cite:
1. Provides support for claims 2. Give examples of different POV's 3. Expands the depth of writing 4. Highlight striking phrase 5. Calls attention to a position you agree/disagree on
About ____% of your paper should be quoted material
10
When to NOT cite:
During familiar proverbs, well known quotations, or common knowledge
Long quotations___________, Short quotations____________.
Indented, period on inside; period on outside
When quoting you must...
Integrate the quote (explain)
Quoting:
Must be identical; using a source
Article words:
Of, A, And, The
Summarizing
Putting only main points in own words; more brief
Paraphrasing:
Putting passage into own words and then citing; more detailed than summary
Six Steps to Paraphrasing:
Reread, Set aside original passage and paraphrase, Complete key on note-card, Check it, Use quotations as needed, Cite it
Use TIC (?) when introducing sources
Tagline, Interpretation, Connection
What do brackets indicate?
The information inside was not a part of the quote
No author?
Use first three words of title
Ellipses are used when...
You want to leave a word/words out from a quote