A quote is identical to the orginal. You must use quotation marks around the quoted text. It must match the text word for word and give credit to the original author.
You generally only should use quoted text when it is exactly what you need it to say to get your point across.
Paraphrasing is when you put something in your own words, but the idea comes from someone else. The paraphrase is roughly the same length as the original text. There still needs to be a citation after a paraphrase.
Paraphrasing does not mean simply changing a word or two around from the original. You should use your own words entirely.
Original Quote: "Not taking medications leads to high rates of hospitalization, high hospital costs, and low quality of life."
Unsure how to properly integrate information from outside sources into your academic writing? In this video you will learn how to paraphrase others' work while giving credit to the appropriate authors. Learn a clear and simple five-step process for properly paraphrasing.
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