Summarizing, Paraphrasing, and Quoting

We learn how to properly integrate sources into our writing so that...

• A. our writing sounds more intelligent.

• B. we can support our ideas with researched information.

• C. we can avoid plagiarism.

• D. B and C

When you_________________________, you use your own words to restate a source's main idea, its key supporting points, and possibly and example or two.

True or False:

When you paraphrase, you do not use the exact language or syntax of the original source.

• True

• False

A summary is a brief restatement of a passage's

• main idea

• specific examples

• best arguments

• introduction and conclusion.

Identify good guidelines for writing a summary below.

• Read the source until you understand it.

• Record the main idea.

• Do not include your point of view.

• Provide documentation of the source.

True or False:

You should always include a lot of quotes in a summary.

• True

• False

Which of the following is true about quoting?

• Do not use a writer's punctuation and capitalization if these elements do not make sense to you.

• Use quotes around all of the words that you are quoting.

• Since quotations distract readers, it's okay to not use quote marks around borrowed phrasing once in a while.

• Unless you have a definite reason for quoting, you should paraphrase or summarize instead.

True or False:

The idea behind paraphrasing is to mirror the ideas of the source, not the language or style.

• True

• False

If you include only part of a memorable word or phrase in your summary or paraphrase, you do not have to use quote marks.

• True

• False

True or False:

You can include your opinion in a summary if you agree with the source.

• True

• False