Paraphrasing and Citation Methods

This set of vocabulary flashcards covers the rules for paraphrasing and the specific formats for citing books and HTML sources according to the lecture notes.

Paraphrase

To restate an original idea in your own words while giving acknowledgement to the original author.

Key Rules for Paraphrasing

The idea must be rewritten in your own words, the original author must be acknowledged, and the content must accurately reflect the original meaning.

Reorganizing in Paraphrasing

A technique involving starting with the idea or introduction at the end of the text to change the structure of the original.

Paraphrase Verification

The process of rereading and comparing the rewrite to the original to ensure it accurately reflects the meaning and is shorter than the source.

Quote from Secondary Source: Style A

A citation where the author's name and page number are cited in parenthetical form, for example: (Huber 207).

Quote from Secondary Source: Style B

A citation where the author's name is included in the sentence, meaning only the page number is needed in the parentheses, for example: (440).

Html Database Citation (Style C)

A citation for an HTML database where the author's name is placed in parentheses, for example: (Slanton).

Html Citation with Author in Sentence (Style D)

A citation where the author's name is stated in the sentence, resulting in no parentheses at all.