Module 5: Use and Cite Information Correctly, Decide when to Quote, Paraphrase, and Summarize (4 pages 1, 2, 3, 4) what's this?
| Learn about Plagiarism | Decide when to Quote | Learn to Paraphrase | Learn to Summarize | Find Additional Resources | Use APA or MLA Style |
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When
should you paraphrase? You
will want to paraphrase or summarize when the wording of the
source is less important than the meaning of
the source. The paraphrase and summary allow you to maintain
continuity of style in your paper and show your mastery of source
material. A paraphrase
may be preferred to a summary because paraphrases are more detailed
and specific. You may
use the paraphrase often for the following reasons: |
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To change the organization of ideas for emphasis. You may have to change the organization of ideas in source material so that you can emphasize the points that are most related to your paper. You should remember to be faithful to the meaning of the source.
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To simplify the material. You may have to simplify complex arguments, sentences, or vocabulary.
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To clarify the material. You may have to clarify technical passages or specialized information into language that is appropriate for your audience.
When you decide to paraphrase, avoid keeping the same structure of ideas, sentence structure, or just changing some of the words. Be careful not to add your ideas into the paraphrase and to be faithful to the meaning of the source material.
Choose next to learn about when you should summarize.
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Summer Leibensperger.
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