Using others' words and ideas.
WHEN TO QUOTE
When the exact wording matters When it is definitional When you will analyse the language itself
WHEN NOT TO
Most of the time.
WHY
Extensive quotation shows you can copy, not that you understand.
WHAT TO DO INSTEAD
Paraphrase, demonstrating comprehension.
WHAT A PROPER PARAPHRASE IS
The idea, expressed entirely in your own words and structure.
WHAT IT IS NOT
The original with some words replaced.
WHY THAT MATTERS
Changing words while keeping the structure is still plagiarism.
HOW TO PARAPHRASE PROPERLY
Read it, understand it, put it away, and write the point from memory.
Then check you have not reproduced the phrasing.
WHAT STILL REQUIRES A CITATION
A paraphrase, always.
WHAT TO DO WITH A QUOTATION
Introduce it, present it accurately, and explain its significance.
WHAT TO NEVER DO
Alter a quotation without indicating the change Quote out of context so the meaning changes
WHAT TO KEEP
Quotations short.
