Through the process of paraphrasing and quoting, I have learned that it is a great strategy to fully understand a certain text or essay because it requires you to place the text in your own words which can't be done unless you understand the reading. Quoting and paraphrasing should be used when presenting evidence from a source.
Quoting should be used if the passage has a detail or opinion that you would like to argue, and by including the quote you show that you are not misinterpreting or trying to force an opinion. It should also be used if there is something that needs to be included in a paraphrase that is too important to take out, or if you want to show that others support your opinion by quoting their thoughts on the matter.
Paraphrasing should be used when you want to take the information out of a paragraph, but need to rewrite it so it becomes more relevant to your paragraph and writing style. It is also used when you want to quote something that is far too long to place into your writing, as it might confuse the reader or take away from your writing with irrelevant details.
This is what I learned today:
Only use a direct quote when it adds power and style to my writing.
Always make it clear, from context, that i understand the full meaning of the quote.
Whether I quote or paraphrase, I must always be transparent about the source and how I'm using it.
If I use another author's exact words or phrase, to any extent, I have to ouse quotation marks and give credit.
If I use another author's presentation of facts or ideas, but put their ideas in my own words, (paraphrase) I better have a good reason for doing so, and I MUST give credit.
Hyperlinking is so easy, there is no excuse for not being transparent about my sources.
Quoting should be used if the passage has a detail or opinion that you would like to argue, and by including the quote you show that you are not misinterpreting or trying to force an opinion. It should also be used if there is something that needs to be included in a paraphrase that is too important to take out, or if you want to show that others support your opinion by quoting their thoughts on the matter.
Paraphrasing should be used when you want to take the information out of a paragraph, but need to rewrite it so it becomes more relevant to your paragraph and writing style. It is also used when you want to quote something that is far too long to place into your writing, as it might confuse the reader or take away from your writing with irrelevant details.
This is what I learned today:
Only use a direct quote when it adds power and style to my writing.
Always make it clear, from context, that i understand the full meaning of the quote.
Whether I quote or paraphrase, I must always be transparent about the source and how I'm using it.
If I use another author's exact words or phrase, to any extent, I have to ouse quotation marks and give credit.
If I use another author's presentation of facts or ideas, but put their ideas in my own words, (paraphrase) I better have a good reason for doing so, and I MUST give credit.
Hyperlinking is so easy, there is no excuse for not being transparent about my sources.
good job!!
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