Homework C - Summarize, Paraphrase, Direct and Indirect Quotation
Dear students,
There is some confusion about homework assignments C and D. I am sorry about that.
Homework C has a focus on using works written (or spoken) by others in your own essay assignment. There are four basic ways that you can do this: summary, paraphrase, direct and indirect quotation.
Summary:
A summary is much shorter in the original. I should include only the main points. You should attribute your summary to the original source both in-text and in your works cited.
Paraphrase:
A paraphrase should be slightly shorter than the original in word count. Again, you should attribute the original source within your text, and in your works cited.
Direct quotation:
You should use quotation marks, and the quotation should be word for word. You should attribute the source within your work, and also at the end of your essay in your works cited.
Use direct quotations when the original quote is impressive, and would be inferior if paraphrased.
Indirect quote:
Use indirect quotations when you don't need to quote exactly word for word. As always, you should attribute your source within your text, and include the reference in your works cited.
For homework C, you should have one example each of the above, and a corresponding list of four works cited.
Kind regards,
Chris Elvin
There is some confusion about homework assignments C and D. I am sorry about that.
Homework C has a focus on using works written (or spoken) by others in your own essay assignment. There are four basic ways that you can do this: summary, paraphrase, direct and indirect quotation.
Summary:
A summary is much shorter in the original. I should include only the main points. You should attribute your summary to the original source both in-text and in your works cited.
Paraphrase:
A paraphrase should be slightly shorter than the original in word count. Again, you should attribute the original source within your text, and in your works cited.
Direct quotation:
You should use quotation marks, and the quotation should be word for word. You should attribute the source within your work, and also at the end of your essay in your works cited.
Use direct quotations when the original quote is impressive, and would be inferior if paraphrased.
Indirect quote:
Use indirect quotations when you don't need to quote exactly word for word. As always, you should attribute your source within your text, and include the reference in your works cited.
For homework C, you should have one example each of the above, and a corresponding list of four works cited.
Kind regards,
Chris Elvin