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Quoting & Paraphrasing
Quoting
Quoting means using someone else's exact words. Paraphrasing is putting someone else's words or ideas into your own words. Some of the most common mistakes made when writing a research paper are paraphrasing incorrectly and failing to give the original author credit. Even you are using your own words, the ideas are still taken from someone else and must be cited.
Paraphrasing: what is it?
Paraphrasing is not simply rearranging or rewording an original passage. Correct paraphrasing consists of:
- Reading the original passage.
- Understanding what the original author is saying.
- Synthesizing (putting together) the information .
- Expressing your understanding of these ideas in your own words.
