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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.

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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.

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Paraphrasing

Appropriately paraphrasing the ideas of researchers and authors can add strength to your argument.

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