In Summary: Using Sources Effectively

image Use sources to support your points.

image Indicate the boundaries between source material and your own ideas.

image Modify direct quotations carefully.

image Use paraphrases to present ideas more clearly or concisely than is possible through direct quotation.

image Revise paraphrases to fit your tone and style.

image Summarize entire sources, parts of sources, or groups of sources.

image Integrate numerical information appropriately.

image Integrate images, audio, and video responsibly.

image Check for unintentional plagiarism.

image Document your sources.