Section 5
Quoting and Paraphrasing
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The Basics of Quotations
When you're writing a paper, it is important to avoid vague generalizations, especially when it comes to paraphrasing other authors.
Introducing and Formatting Quotations
To quote an author, copy the author's exact language and use quotation marks to show you are reproducing language from another source.
Paraphrasing
Appropriately paraphrasing the ideas of researchers and authors can add strength to your argument.