Q In-Text Citation Checkpoint Your name: Directions: Please provide a paragraph from your ENG 111 essay. Please make sure that your paragraph includes an in-text citation. Incorporating Sources There are three different options you can use when incorporating outside information into your own work: direct citation, paraphrase, and summary. Direct Quote – A direct citation is when you use the author’s exact words in your own work. This is best for short, perfectly worded quotes. Paraphrase – A paraphrase is when you use another author’s idea but present it in your own words. The benefit of this option is that your own voice is consistent. Summary – A summary is when you shorten another author’s idea and present it in your own words. This is best for long ideas that may otherwise distract the reader from your own thoughts as presented in your paper. 1. Please share your paragraph below. 2. Did you use a direct quote, paraphrase, or summary? 3. Did you include an in-text citation with the author’s last name and the page number on which you found the information? In-Text Citation Checkpoint
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