Reflection on Paraphrase Practice

           I have learned that paraphrasing is wording a paragraph or quote in your own words to make the paragraph make sense to you. Quoting on the other hand is making it clear that you understand what the quote is saying, but not explaining it in your own words. Paraphrasing is only okay if you give the person the credit for writing it. Quoting is okay if you give the source from where it is from and to not drop a quote in. You must state that you understand what it is saying, but not explain it in your own words then place the quote. Only use this when you want the authors authentic style of writing to be placed in your work.

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.

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