Paraphrasing
What does it mean to paraphrase?
To put a quote in your own words.
Where does the "lead in" or "signal phrase" (introduction to the quote in your own words) go when you are citing a quote?
It goes BEFORE your quote. It is the FIRST thing you do when citing.
The author states "He won the grand prize in 2023" Anderson.
The parenthesis around the author's name citation.
What is a lead in or signal phrase?
A phrase used to introduce the quote and give some background on the quote.
Is it important to cite your sources?
YES
Paraphrase the following:
"Sherri and Taylor went to the mall and bought a whole new wardrobe, lots of makeup, and some snacks at Auntie Anne's"
Mrs. Sanken with let you know if your answer was correct!
When you are citing- what will ALWAYS go in the (parentheses) no matter what?
(Author last name, page number, line number or SOURCE of where you got the info)
ex. (J.K. Rowling) or (Master Class).
The speaker tells us, “When all the sky is clear and blue".
The citation like (Sanken)
The speaker tells us, “When all the sky is clear and blue" (Sanken).
Give an example of a signal phrase
Mrs. Sanken will decide if it is correct!
Is there ever a reason plagiarism is ok?
No!
Paraphrase the following:
"So many people were at the beach that it was almost impossible to find a place to sit and put our coolers!"
Mrs. Sanken will decide if you are correct.
How do you cite something if it doesn't have a page number but has author name?
Last name with no page number in the parentheses!
“Two Goats, romping happily on the rocky steeps of a mountain valley, happened to meet" (Stevenson).
INCLUDE A SIGNAL PHRASE!
For example,
The text says, “Two Goats, romping happily on the rocky steeps of a mountain valley, happened to meet" (Stevenson).
Do you always need to use a lead in or signal phrase when introducing a quote?
YES.
What are some potential consequences of plagiarism?
- expelled or suspended from college
- losing your job
- detention or having to redo a paper or class
Why would you choose to paraphrase instead of quoting?
If the quote is very long, if you wanted to the quote to fit the way that you speak as an author/writer
If you already used the authors name in your lead in or signal phrase do you need to still put it in the (parentheses)?
Technically no! But it doesn't hurt!
Ex. Dr. Seuss said "I do not like Green Eggs and Ham" (pg. 31) COULD WORK but so could Dr. Seuss said "I do not like Green Eggs and Ham" (Seuss, pg. 31)
The poem says, I have to go to bed by day (AESOP).
Include quotations around the quote:
The poem says, “I have to go to bed by day” AESOP.
Why are lead in or signal phrases important?
They give you context, they introduce the quote
If the author's exact words are "The 17-year-old California native has won three X Games gold medals, three
World Snowboard Tour titles, the U.S. Snowboarding Grand Prix, and two Youth Olympic Games golds".
Is the following plagarism?
The 17-year-old California native has won 3 X Games gold medals, 3 World Snowboard Tour titles, the U.S. Snowboarding Grand Prix, and 2 Youth Olympic Games golds.
Yes! It is still the exact words just wrote in a different format and there is no citation crediting the author.
Do you need quotation marks when you paraphrase?
No
How do you format citations when it comes to writing a direct quote in the text?
Lead in / signal phrase (own words) "quote," (Author name).
According to the text, Peeps were invented in 1999.
According to the text, "Peeps were invented in 1999" (Easter).
Give me an example of a lead in or signal phrase!
Mrs Sanken will decide if you got the points or not.
If the author's exact words are "The Shib Sibs often bring audiences to their feet, skating to
popular music like Coldplay and Michael Jackson. The pair is also active on Twitter and YouTube, with a combined 150-thousand followers".
Is the following plagarism?
The siblings often receive standing ovations after their performances, and they have
over 150-thousand fans on social media (Dean).