Expository Summary English 101

Quoting, Summarizing, and Paraphrasing
In The DK Handbook, there is a section titled Quoting, Summarizing, and Paraphrasing on pages 298-309. This sections talk about ways to quote, summarize, and paraphrase. It not only tells what each topic is, but also how to successful integrate these techniques into your writings. Examples are shown about each subject and tips are given on how to avoid plagiarism. Each topic is completely broken-down so that one can understand exactly when and how to use references properly and effectively.
Quoting is taking words from references and using those exact words, or part of those exact words, in a personal writing. Quotes can be effective in arguementive writings especially. “When in your writing you are considering the positions of people with whom you disagree, it can be useful to quote their words. This shows your audience that you are being fair by letting others speak for themselves” (300). Parenthesis, the writer’s name, and the page number must be included so that the paper isn’t consider a form of plagiarism. Quotes should be used wisely and never overused.
Summarizing is a shorter forms of the words your want to use for references, which focus on the main point. Summarizing “Tells who ideas are being summarized” and “indicates where the information was found” (300). Summaries are not quotes of exact words. Summaries do not include much more information besides the main points. After reading something you want to summarize type down your own thoughts and words and what the writing says to you. Focusing a main point is the objective. Try to avoid referring to the writing and use only your thoughts to write. Words from the original are okay to include. If direct quotes or exact words are used put parenthesis and pages numbers.
Paraphrasing is a longer then a summary. It does not just state the main point. It tells exactly what the original writing says but in your own words. Paraphrasing should be used when you want to avoid having to quote and when you want to explain more than just the main points. Mostly paraphrasing is used when the words need to be changed up a bit to be easier understood. Paraphrasing writings sound as if detailed thoughts are being made with simple words and then put onto paper. It is how the writing was understood. Avoid plagiarisming by making sure the same words from the original aren’t being used.

Work Cited
Wysocki, Anne Frances and Lynch, Denis A. “Quoting, Summarizing, and Paraphrasing.”
The DK Handbook. Ed. Huddon, Lynn M. Milwaukee: Person Education, Inc., 2011. 298-309

Cited: Wysocki, Anne Frances and Lynch, Denis A. “Quoting, Summarizing, and Paraphrasing.” The DK Handbook. Ed. Huddon, Lynn M. Milwaukee: Person Education, Inc., 2011. 298-309