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