You tentatively decided to quote, paraphrase, or summarize material when you took notes on your sources (17f). As you choose some of these sources for your research project and decide how to use them, however, you may reevaluate those decisions. The following guidelines can help you decide whether to quote, paraphrase, or summarize.
AT A GLANCE
When to Quote, Paraphrase, or Summarize
QUOTE
PARAPHRASE
SUMMARIZE