I learned a lot today. I was nervous paraphrasing would be something I couldn't do very well, but I actually enjoyed doing it and I think I did a fairly good job at it. It's helpful to know when to use a quote and when to just reword what the author was saying because I don't think I fully understood when to use each before. I used to just use a quote to help an argument but now I realize that I can paraphrase the quote and still help the argument which makes an actual quotation more powerful because it adds more meaning. I also know to always cite the author no matter if it is a paraphrase or a quotation. Hyperlinking is also really cool and super easy to do. I feel really good about doing all of this and I think this activity was really helpful.
This 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.
I understand how to do all of these things and I feel confident that I can do them well.
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