Reflection on Paraphase practice

I feel like I have learned a lot from this assignment that I did not know before. I never really thought that there was a certain time to use a quote rather than paraphrasing something, I thought it could just be either one. I feel like incorporating a quote is a lot more powerful than paraphrasing. Incorporating a quote gets the point across a lot better.

This is what I learned today:

• Only use a direct quote when it adds power and style to my writing.
• Always make it clear, from context, that I understand the full meaning of the quote.
• whether I quote or paraphrase, I must always be transparent about the source and how I'm using it.
• If I use another author's exact words or phrases, to any extent, I have to use quotation marks and give credit.
• If I use another author's presentation of facts or ideas, but put their ideas in my own words, (paraphrase) I better have a good reason for doing so, and I MUST give credit.
• Hyperlinking is so easy, there is no excuse for not being transparent about my sources.