Quote, Paraphrase, Summary

When you paraphrase, which should you NOT do?

• Write the text in your own words.

• 1. Place quotation marks around the text.

• 1. Properly cite the source.

• True or False: A summary should be the same length as the original text.

• TRUE

• FALSE

• When should you use a direct quote?

• 1. When you need to provide a lot of details to your audience.

• 1. When you need to include specific or technical information in your text.

• What do you need to consider when adding in a direct quote?

• How the quotation fits in contextually with the rest of your text.

• 1. If the original author is still alive.

What is the purpose of paraphrasing?

• To use the original text as it is.

• To rephrase the original text in your own words.

• To add more quotes from the original text.

• What is the importance of using direct quotes in academic writing?

• To provide evidence and support for your arguments.

• To show off your knowledge of the original text.

• When is it appropriate to use a paraphrase instead of a direct quote?

• When the original text is too long to include in your writing.

• When you want to emphasize the author's exact words.

What is the purpose of providing a summary in academic writing?

• To condense the main points of a longer text.

• To replace the original text entirely.