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Meeting 3: Paraphrasing, Quoting, Summarizing

The document discusses paraphrasing, quoting, and summarizing sources. It states that paraphrasing should be used more than direct quotes since it shows understanding, maintains the writer's voice, and improves readability. Quotes are best for definitions, analyzing style, supporting arguments, or critiquing claims. A paraphrase restates a passage in similar length, while a summary describes the outcome of a substantial part of research. The key difference between paraphrasing and summarizing is discussed, along with an example summary.

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Meeting 3: Paraphrasing, Quoting, Summarizing

The document discusses paraphrasing, quoting, and summarizing sources. It states that paraphrasing should be used more than direct quotes since it shows understanding, maintains the writer's voice, and improves readability. Quotes are best for definitions, analyzing style, supporting arguments, or critiquing claims. A paraphrase restates a passage in similar length, while a summary describes the outcome of a substantial part of research. The key difference between paraphrasing and summarizing is discussed, along with an example summary.

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Course : Advanced Academic Writing

Lecturer : Umiati Jawas, M.Sc, Ph.D


Meeting 3: Paraphrasing, Quoting, Summarizing
If you complete thorough research and take notes on the sources you read, you will naturally end up
paraphrasing most of the important information you find rather than using direct quotes. It is wise to
limit the number of direct quotes in your paper because:

 Paraphrasing shows that you clearly understand the meaning of a text


 Your own voice will remain dominant throughout your paper
 Quotes reduce the readability of your text

Quotes are appropriate when:

 Giving a precise definition


 Saying something about the author’s language or style
 Providing evidence in support of an argument
 Critiquing or analyzing a specific claim

Paraphrasing vs. summarizing


A paraphrase is a rewriting of a specific passage from someone else, so it will be approximately the same
length as the source’s original quote.

When you completely or partially describe the outcome of a more substantial part of the research, it is
called a summary.

There is a distinct difference between paraphrasing and summarizing. However, in general (as is the case
in many universities), both are often referred to as paraphrasing.

Example of summarized text

Summary:

An article published in April 2018 highlighted clear differences between generations of children in the
Netherlands, stating that 70% of the grandparents of the current generation spent more time outside
than at home, compared to 10% today. Since 2013, the percentage of children who play outside every
day has decreased from 20% to just 14%. There are several negative outcomes for children that have
resulted from lack of outdoor play, including increasing problems with short-sightedness due to a
preference for time on computers, shortages of Vitamin D, problems with weight, and limited
development of social skills (DutchNews.nl, 2018).

Why summarize?
While paraphrasing and quoting are ideal if you wish to focus on one section of a research article,
summarizing is a useful tool if you find the entire source relevant and interesting.

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