Plagiarism and Referencing

Question 1

When might you want to use quoting?

Answer 1

• Want to add power of author’s words to support your argument
• Want to disagree with author’s argument
• Want to highlight powerful phrase or passage
• Comparing contrasting specific points of view
• Want to note important research that precedes your own

Question 2

You should only quote directly when ________

Answer 2

It’s important for the reader to see the actual language used by the author

Otherwise paraphrase

Question 3

When should you use paraphrasing vs summarising?

Answer 3

Summarising: establish background or overview of topic

Paraphrasing: reworking other authors ideas with yours

Summarising = less detail than original, paraphrasing = same level of detail

Question 4

How can you tell the difference between paraphrasing and quotes in text?

Answer 4

Quotes have… uh… quote marks. Go figure.