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Quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing are three methods that allow you to ethically
incorporate another author's writing into your research, as long as you cite your sources
accurately.
Remember these guidelines...
- Quotations must match the source word for word. They must be attributed
to the original author.
- Paraphrasing involves putting a passage from source material into your own words.
A paraphrase must be attributed to the original source.
- Summarizing involves putting the main idea(s) into your own words, including only
the main point(s). Summarized ideas must be attributed to the original source.
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When you quote, paraphrase, or borrow someone else's ideas for a research paper you must
cite your sources. Careful documentation takes time and can be a real bore to do, but there's
no ethical way to avoid it.
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