How Do I Cite?
You can cite your sources by quoting, summarizing, and/or paraphrasing. Remember: All instances require a citation!
Quote |
What? Using the Author’s exact words
How? Use “quotation marks” to mark someone else’s words
Why?
- To support or add credibility to your arguments.
- When the original is difficult to rephrase.
- When original wording is great!
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Summary |
What? Condensed/distilled version of the author’s words or ideas
Why? To include only main points of the original text
Tip: A summary is shorter than a paraphrase and covers main points only. |
Paraphrase |
What?
- Restating, in your own words, the author’s words or ideas
Why?
- To simplify or clarify the original text
- To demonstrate comprehension of original source
Paraphrasing Tips
- Rewrite it using your own words
- Rewrite it using your own sentence structure
- Quote distinctive words or phrases taken from the original source
- Accurately represent the author
- Always cite the source of your information
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References:
Caravello, P. Avoiding plagiarism: Strategies & resources. Presentation.