Quote It
What punctuation marks must surround exact words copied from a source?
Quotation marks
Define paraphrasing.
Restating information in your own words and structure.
Define summarizing.
Condensing the main idea into fewer words.
What two things must always appear in an in-text citation (APA style)?
Author + year
True or False: “The Earth revolves around the Sun” needs a citation.
False (common knowledge)
This unethical practice occurs when a student submits their own previously written work for a new assignment without permission from the instructor.
Self-Plagiarism
True or False: Paraphrases do not need citations.
False
True or False: Summaries require citations.
True
What should always be included at the end of a paper?
A reference list/works cited page
What is common knowledge?
Facts most people know or can find easily in multiple sources.
Rewrite: “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world” (Mandela).
“Climate change poses serious risks to coastal cities.” → Paraphrase it.
“Coastal cities face major dangers due to climate change” (Author).
Summarize: “The printing press, invented in the 15th century, revolutionized the spread of knowledge by making books more affordable and widely available.”
“The printing press made knowledge more accessible” (Author).
Correct the citation: (Smith.)
(Smith, 2021 or any year you make up)
Which of these needs a citation?
a) George Washington was the first U.S. president.
b) George Washington’s farewell address in 1796 warned against political parties
B
When quoting, what must follow the quotation in addition to quotation marks?
An in-text citation (author + year/page).
What’s the biggest mistake students make when paraphrasing?
Just swapping out words without changing structure.
What’s the key difference between paraphrasing and summarizing?
Paraphrasing keeps details, summarizing shortens to just main ideas.
Name one tool that can help generate citations.
Zotero, EasyBib, Citation Machine, etc.
True or False: If you aren’t sure whether something is common knowledge, you should cite it.
True
Why might you choose to quote instead of paraphrase?
When the original wording is powerful, memorable, or precise.
How can you check if your paraphrase is truly your own?
Compare with original—should look different but keep the same meaning.
When is summarizing most useful?
When condensing long texts to highlight only main points.
What’s wrong with relying ONLY on citation generators?
They can make formatting errors—always double-check.
Give an example of something that is NOT common knowledge.
Specific statistics, unique ideas, or specialized theories.