Using quotations effectively
Quotations should serve your argument. Find pertinent quotations, place them for best effect and make them fit your purpose.
Paraphrasing: what it is and how to do it
Swapping the author’s words for your own, even with the help of the thesaurus, won’t save you from plagiarism. Indeed, although the thesaurus is a useful writing tool, it can also be a trap. In a PhD, dissertation or essay, successful paraphrasing is taking the nub of someone else’s argument and relating it to the point you are making.
How to quote in your essay
Quoting other writers in your work shows that you are engaging closely with the sources you are citing and can back up your ideas with evidence. Here are three ways to include direct quotes: 1 Integrate the quote in your…
When to quote rather than paraphrase
When done well, quoting can enhance your work. Here are three reasons to use direct quotes in your Arts or Humanities essay.
Cats, dogs and quotations
When you use a quotation in your writing, make sure you get the most out of it.
