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Unit 8: Quoting

Do not use quotations

  • when describing or summarising ideas
  • in place of your own thoughts and ideas

When you’re describing ideas you should use your own words, unless the exact wording is important. An essay should be your own thoughts on a topic, not a compilation of quotations from other people.

As your lecturer might say:


“I already know that this textbook author understands the subject; I want to find out whether you do too!”

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