Appendix
Quoting, Summarizing and Paraphrasing
Mayra Cevallos
COM/220 Research Writing
2/23/13
Amy Zalimas
Associate Level Material
Appendix J
Quoting, Summarizing, and Paraphrasing Sources

Answer the following questions in 150 to 200 words:
How do you determine which information is noteworthy?
I researched the article to make sure it was peer reviewed. I only tend research for
material, books, articles that are from the University library which I know has credible
information. I look at the journals to see the date of publication as well as the name o the author. I tend to research the author to make sure it is a credible source that I
can use.
· How do you determine whether to summarize, paraphrase, or quote a source?
I have learned to use the information I learn in the tutorial as well as the information
provided by the instructor, as well as the web link material provided for the week. It has
not been easy to paraphrase and I tend to have trouble trying to summarize it but the
tutorials have helped out a great deal.
Appendix J
COM/220 Version 7
Summarize:
Be brief.
Reflect key facts or ideas.
Help readers understand context.
Do not insert personal views.
Write in your own words, except for quotations.
Create an APA-formatted parenthetical citation for this summary.
Insert the APA article reference.
The understanding of hate crimes and
where it came from and how it has
developed throughout society. It is
unfortunately the most common way of
prejudice and hate against others who are
different among society and society is
trying to find a way to fight back. The
federal government defines hate crime as
criminal conduct motivated in
whole or in part by a “preformed negative
opinion or attitude toward a group of
persons based on their race, religion,
ethnicity/national origin, or sexual
orientation” (FBI hate crimes data cited in
F. M. Lawrence, 1999, p. 35).
Journal of Social
Mayra Cevallos
COM/220 Research Writing
2/23/13
Amy Zalimas
Associate Level Material
Appendix J
Quoting, Summarizing, and Paraphrasing Sources

Answer the following questions in 150 to 200 words:
How do you determine which information is noteworthy?
I researched the article to make sure it was peer reviewed. I only tend research for
material, books, articles that are from the University library which I know has credible
information. I look at the journals to see the date of publication as well as the name o the author. I tend to research the author to make sure it is a credible source that I
can use.
· How do you determine whether to summarize, paraphrase, or quote a source?
I have learned to use the information I learn in the tutorial as well as the information
provided by the instructor, as well as the web link material provided for the week. It has
not been easy to paraphrase and I tend to have trouble trying to summarize it but the
tutorials have helped out a great deal.
Appendix J
COM/220 Version 7
Summarize:
Be brief.
Reflect key facts or ideas.
Help readers understand context.
Do not insert personal views.
Write in your own words, except for quotations.
Create an APA-formatted parenthetical citation for this summary.
Insert the APA article reference.
The understanding of hate crimes and
where it came from and how it has
developed throughout society. It is
unfortunately the most common way of
prejudice and hate against others who are
different among society and society is
trying to find a way to fight back. The
federal government defines hate crime as
criminal conduct motivated in
whole or in part by a “preformed negative
opinion or attitude toward a group of
persons based on their race, religion,
ethnicity/national origin, or sexual
orientation” (FBI hate crimes data cited in
F. M. Lawrence, 1999, p. 35).
Journal of Social