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Writing Center Infographics Text: Source Usage

Source Usage

Using Sources

Build It Up

  1. Summarize

Holistic understanding of a source so that the reader can understand a text’s argument, supporting points, and structure.

  1. Paraphrase

Capturing key points of the text by condensing the author’s larger ideas.

  1. Quote

Including language from a source to outline a specific idea.