Reflection on Paraphrase Practice

After completing this activity I now am equipped with the knowledge that I must only use a direct quote if I fully understand what the original writer intended to say before I may use their writing in my own. I have never used someone else's quotes and claimed they were my own, but I am guilty of using quotes when I don't fully understand what is being said.

This is what I learned today:

• only use a direct quote when it adds power and style to my writing.
• always make it clear, from context, that I understand the full meaning of the quote.
• whether I quote or paraphrase, I must always be transparent about the source and how I'm using it.
• if I use another author's exact words or phrases, to any extent, I have to use quotation marks and give credit.
• if I use another author's presentation of facts or ideas, but put their ideas in my own words, (paraphrase) I better have a good reason for doing so, and I MUST give credit.
• hyperlinking is so easy, there is no excuse for not being transparent about my sources.