10-Writing Tips
After reading the sections of this chapter, you should be able to answer the following questions:
- How should you choose when to use direct quotes from your sources, and when to paraphrase or summarize?
- When should you choose to paraphrase instead of summarize? When should you choose to summarize instead of paraphrase?
- Do you need to cite your sources for each technique (quoting, paraphrasing, summarizing)?
- What are some common transition phrases to use to help others follow your argument?
- How do you balance information from sources with your own synthesis?
