Definitions
The exact words of someone else
What is a quote?
Copy the words correctly and exactly. Use quotation marks. Cite
How do you quote?
A word that has the same meaning as another word.
What is a synonym?
When the quote you want to use is longer than a standard quote.
When do you block quote?
You indent one inch on the left. The period comes after the quote. You don't use quotation marks
How do you block quote?
One or two words that tell what a paragraph is about.
What is a topic?
One inch indentation from the left margin, period at the end of the quote, and no indentation on the right margin.
What is a block quote?
The way of incorporating someone else's words into your paper when you don't want to run the risk of "mis-translating" their ideas.
When is a quote appropriate?
Read, ask yourself what is important, put it in your own words (RAP).
How do you paraphrase?
A general statement that summarizes all the information in the paragraph.
What is the main idea?
The mnemonic devise "RAP" is used for this format.
What is for Paraphrasing? Read, Ask yourself, and Put the main idea and details into your own words
When the words directly out of the text become too cumbersome.
When is paraphrasing more appropriate?
Include the thesis, the main points, and other important information like methodology used in the argument.
Also includes bibliographic information
How do you write a summary?
An arguable statement that provides specific information about the main idea and topic. Requires support
What is the thesis statement?
They’re more detailed than paraphrasing. They’re helpful for when you’re doing research.
When is a summary appropriate?
What you can expect your audience to just know, like, "School can be exhausting." or "The Capitol of the US is Washington D.C."
These don't have to be cited.
What is common knowledge? or "How do you define common knowledge?"