How Should I Say It? Paraphrasing and Direct Quotes

Learning Target I can paraphrase and quote the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism.

Using Other People’s Words After collecting your research from credible sources, there are two ways to use the words of others: – Paraphrasing – Direct Quotes

What is Paraphrasing? Paraphrasing means putting something you have read into your own words. You paraphrase by reading something, thinking about what it means, and putting it into your own words. If you can paraphrase what you have read, that means you understood it.

Paraphrase This! 1.The educator removed the unruly student from the environment. 2.The adolescent maneuvered the bi-wheeled vehicle undamaged. 3.In the metropolis the recreational area was dilapidated.

What is a Direct Quote? A direct quote is when you use the author’s exact words in your writing. A direct quote must be surrounded by quotation marks. “ To be or not to be, that is the question.”

Examples of Direct Quotes “When it received the Newbery Medal, no one was more surprised than I was. I'm still a little bit in shock,” said Sharon Creech, author of Walk Two Moons. Mark Twain wrote, “A person who won't read has no advantage over one who can't read.”

When Should I Use a Direct Quote? Direct quotes should be used when you simply cannot say it in any other way than the author’s words. When writing a paper, the rule of thumb is that there should be no more than two direct quotes per page.

Avoiding Plagiarism To avoid plagiarizing the words of others, you should always cite your source. When citing a source, you will need the following bibliographic information: – Author – Page numbers (pages from which you got your information) – Title – Publication Date – Publisher