Paraphrasing & Summarizing Quiz

What are the three methods for incorporating sources responsibly in your work?

• Quoting, Paraphrasing, Copying

• Summarizing, Quoting, Changing

• Paraphrasing, Summarizing, Quoting

• Copying, Changing, Summarizing

What is a purpose of using quotations in writing?

• To summarize the main points

• To highlight highly original, unique, and/or powerful words or ideas

• To fill space without using your own ideas

• To maintain style and flow of writing

Place the steps for paraphrasing into the correct order.

• Read the text until you understand it

• Make notes using the your own words

• Write the information as you understand it

• Compare with the original text and revise as needed

• Include proper citation

What is the purpose of summarizing in writing?

• To include long, detailed retelling of the entire text

• To provide background information

• To use someone else's original words and phrases

• To concisely relay the main points of your source(s)

What should be included in a summary?

• Main points of the original source

• Key, specific details

• A lot of details and quotes

• Your own thoughts and analysis

Why is it important to cite when using someone else's ideas?

• To show you consulted reliable sources

• To make it clear which parts of your paper are your own ideas

• To give credit to original authors

How can you avoid accidental plagiarism

• Keep track of quotes in your notes

• Add citations

• Understand the source material well

• Use a lot of direct quotes