Reflection on Paraphrase Practice

Reflection on Paraphrase Practice

In using paraphrasing and quoting, one must remember when to use either or. One should use paraphrasing when a more in depth depiction is needed of a summary. A quotation is more important than paraphrasing or summarizing when a direct copy of a product is needed, to truly engage exactly what the writer meant.

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 phrases, to any extent, I have to use quotation marks and give credit.
• If I use another authors presentation of facts or ideas, but put their ideas in my own wards, paraphrase
• Hyperlinking is so easy and there is no excuse to not include it

I understand all these ideas now.