
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:
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