Paraphrasing, Summarising & Quoting in Academic Work

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About Course

Using other people’s ideas well is at the heart of academic writing. This course explains when to quote, paraphrase or summarise, how to paraphrase properly (not just swap a few words), how to keep your own voice, and how to reference every borrowed idea so you stay clear of plagiarism.

Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. This course offers general study skills guidance. Always follow the referencing style and academic rules set by your own college or university. It is not an accredited qualification.

What Will You Learn?

  • Choose between quoting, paraphrasing and summarising
  • Paraphrase genuinely in your own words and structure
  • Summarise a longer text accurately and concisely
  • Integrate sources with reporting verbs and reference them correctly

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • Three ways to use a source
  • How to paraphrase properly
  • Writing a good summary
  • Quoting well and avoiding plagiarism

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

Final Assessment

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