Paraphrasing vs. Quoting

Unit 4: Writing From Sources
Lesson 3
Paraphrasing vs. Quoting
English for Academic and Professional Purposes

Senior High School Applied - Academic
There might be
times when
you’ll feel that
the author’s
own words
must be used
in your writing.
What else can
be done, aside
from
paraphrasing?
EVALUAT
ENGAGE EXPLORE EXPLAIN EXTEND 2
● Properly quote a passage using
Learning
correct citations.
Objectives
Learning ● Differentiate paraphrasing and
At the end of the
Objectives:
lesson you should be quoting.
able to do the
following: ● Identify when to paraphrase and
when to quote.
EVALUAT
What Is Quoting?
Quoting involves taking what the

author said and repeating it word-for-
word. This method is usually used for
phrases or short sentences.
EVALUAT
What is Quoting?
Example 1
“Darwin, it was believed, had simply discovered
a new law of nature designed by God” (van
Wyhe, 2011).
EVALUAT
What Is Quoting?
Example 2
Susan Schulten said that “[i]nfographics flood
the web, driven by accessible platforms that
instantly translate information into a variety of
graphic forms.” (2020).
EVALUAT
Remember
Forgetting any of the elements of

quoting could result in plagiarism.
Be careful when using quotations!
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When to Quote
When writing your paper, you may decide to

use quoting instead of paraphrasing. Here are
a number of instances:
EVALUAT
When to Quote
● The author’s words already convey a

powerful meaning.
● You think you can no longer word the
information any better or simpler.
● When you want to introduce the author’s
stand using his or her own words.
EVALUAT
When to Quote
● You want to show concrete evidence to

support your claims.
● You want to highlight a particularly striking
sentence the author wrote.
● You want to make sure your readers know
the words are not your own.
EVALUAT
How to Quote
When you want to use a quotation in your

writing, always remember to introduce, cite,
and explain the quotation you will be using.
This technique is called the ICE method.
EVALUAT
How to Quote
Introduce
To introduce a quotation in your writing, make
sure to mention the author’s full or last name,
any significant or necessary background
information, and a signal verb.
EVALUAT
How to Quote
Cite
Follow the expected format when you are
quoting. The copied text should be enclosed in
quotation marks, and should follow its original
capitalization and punctuation marks.
EVALUAT
How to Quote
You can edit a quotation minimally to make the

transition between your writing and the source
material look seamless. Since we’re using the
APA guidelines, you must follow these rules:
EVALUAT
How to Quote
If you want to insert your own words inside a

quotation, put them in square brackets ( [ ] ).
For example:
“The activities in the [midyear] workshop
were informative,” according to the teacher.
EVALUAT
How to Quote
If you want to change the capitalization of the

word in a quotation, use square brackets.
For example:
The teacher stated that “[t]he activities in the
workshop were informative.”
EVALUAT
How to Quote
If you want to remove words in the middle of a

quotation, use ellipses ( … ).
For example:
“The activities … were informative,” according
to the teacher.
EVALUAT
How to Quote
If you want to emphasize something in a

quotation, place the words in italics, and state
that the emphasis is your own.
For example: “The activities … were
informative [emphasis added],” according to
the teacher.
EVALUAT
How to Quote
Explain
Do not forget to explain the quotations that
you used. Back up the quote with your own
words, explanations, and reasoning.
EVALUAT
How to Quote
● What is the message of the quote?

● What does the quote add to the points that
I’m trying to make?
● Why is it important that I use this quote?
● What am I trying to prove with this quote?
EVALUAT
How to Quote
Example
In their essay, “Filling in the Blanks,” Morris and
Carmichael said that “[b]otany and painting
were favored pursuits of genteel men and
women in [the 1600s],” so many botany books
had pictures that readers could paint.
EVALUAT
● Quoting is used with shorter phrases or

sentences.
● Quoting is recommended when you want to
make sure the original idea of the author is
introduced as is.
EVALUAT
● Paraphrasing is effective for longer

sentences or a group of sentences.
● Paraphrasing is suitable for elaborating on
the author’s main idea by explaining it in
your own words.
EVALUAT
Paraphrasing and quoting are often used

together. Use paraphrased sentences after a
quotation to reinforce the author’s ideas with
your own words and insights.
EVALUAT
Tips: When to Paraphrase and When to Quote
● Always determine your purpose for

including the external text. This is the most
essential way to determine whether you will
paraphrase or quote.
EVALUAT
● Ask yourself the following questions:
○ Is it more beneficial to my text to present the
external text in the author’s words or in my
words?
○ Will an exact quotation enhance my point
rather than replace it? (If the answer is no,
paraphrase instead.)
EVALUAT
● Although quoting is normally used for shorter texts

while paraphrasing is used for longer, the length of the
text is secondary to its purpose. If you feel that quoting
a long piece of text is absolutely necessary for your
needs, then you may do so. Keep in mind that you must
still explain the quotation afterward.
EVALUAT
Wrap Up
Quoting is repeating what the author said
word-for-word but with proper citations.
When quoting, follow the ICE Method.

● Introduction
● Cite
● Explain
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Wrap Up
While quoting and paraphrasing are

applied to different situations, they can
often be used in tandem to explain and
defend your points better.
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Bibliography
McCombes, Shona. “How to Quote Sources: Introduce, Shorten and Cite Quotes.” Scribbr, January 31,
2020. https://www.scribbr.com/citing-sources/how-to-quote/.
“Quotations.” The Writing Center University of North Carolina. Accessed February 7, 2020.
https://writingcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/quotations/.
“Quoting and Paraphrasing.” The Writing Center University of Wisconsin-Madison. Accessed February
7, 2020. https://writing.wisc.edu/handbook/assignments/quotingsources/.
“Quoting, Paraphrasing, & Summarizing.” Ashford Writing Center. Accessed February 5, 2020.
https://writingcenter.ashford.edu/quoting-paraphrasing-summarizing.
“Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing // Purdue Writing Lab.” Purdue Writing Lab. Accessed
February 7, 2020.
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/using_research/quoting_paraphrasing_and_su
mmarizing/index.html.
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Unit 4: Writing From Sources

English for Academic and Professional Purposes

Quoting involves taking what the

Forgetting any of the elements of

When writing your paper, you may decide to

● The author’s words already convey a

● You want to show concrete evidence to

When you want to use a quotation in your

You can edit a quotation minimally to make the

If you want to insert your own words inside a

If you want to change the capitalization of the

If you want to remove words in the middle of a

If you want to emphasize something in a

● What is the message of the quote?

● Quoting is used with shorter phrases or

● Paraphrasing is effective for longer

Paraphrasing and quoting are often used

● Always determine your purpose for

● Although quoting is normally used for shorter texts

When quoting, follow the ICE Method.

While quoting and paraphrasing are

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