28 Part Four Recap
Let’s recap what you have learned in part 4.
Part 4: Key Takeaways
Quotes
- are exact words of others
- are put in quotation marks (or block format if longer)
Paraphrases
- are restatements in your own words and using a new structure while making sure you keep the meaning of the original
- are approximately the same length as the original
Summaries
- reflect the main points of a source
- are much shorter than the original
Plagiarism instances include:
- Quotes that have no quotation marks around them
- Paraphrases or summaries too close to the original, even if properly cited
- Quotes, paraphrases or summaries that are not cited or insufficiently cited
Note-taking
- Careless note-taking is one of the major reasons for unintentional plagiarism
- Always write down the citation information when taking notes
Tutoring
- Proper tutors support you and help you learn and improve your skills, but will not do the work for you
