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Sources: Quote, Paraphrase, or Summarize?

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  • Do you have to cite a quotation in your paper?
    Yes! Both in your references and in text
  • Should you quote, paraphrase or summarize when you want to avoid overusing quotes in your paper?
    Paraphrase
  • Do you have to cite a paraphrase in your paper?
    Yes! Both in your references and in text
  • Is it a quote, paraphrase, or summary when you take a short piece from the source and put it in your own words?
    Paraphrase
  • Should you quote, paraphrase or summarize when you want to use the support of an authority for your paper?
    Usually quote, sometimes paraphrase or summary
  • Should you quote, paraphrase or summarize when you want your readers to analyze the source more carefully?
    Quote
  • Do you have to cite a summary in your paper?
    Yes! Both in your references and in text
  • Should you quote, paraphrase or summarize when you want to give an overview of a source/topic?
    Summarize
  • Should you quote, paraphrase or summarize when the exact wording is not so important?
    Paraphrase
  • Is it a quote, paraphrase, or summary when you use the exact words of a source?
    Quote
  • Should you quote, paraphrase, or summarize when the source's wording is powerful?
    Quote
  • Is it a quote, paraphrase, or summary when you take a longer section from the source and write its main points in a shortened version?
    Summarize
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