Integrating Sources

On the previous page Rule #1 states that one way to avoid plagiarism is to "Properly Integrate and Cite Your Sources." So what does that actually mean? 

3 Ways to Integrate Sources

There are three ways to present sources in support of your central argument:

• Quotation - when you use the exact words from the source. You will need to put quotation marks around the words that are not your own and cite where they came from.
• Paraphrase - when you state the ideas from another source in your own words. Even when you use your own words, if the ideas or facts came from another source, you need to cite where they came from.
• Summary - much like a paraphrase, but used in cases where you are trying to give an overview of many ideas. As in paraphrasing, quotation marks are not used, but a citation is still necessary.