What, exactly, is the difference between a direct quote, a paraphrase, and a summary?
A. Here are some specific examples for you to consider: Direct Quote: “Display a quotation of 40 or more words in a freestanding block of typewritten lines, and omit quotation marks.” (APA Manual, 2001, pg. 117) Paraphrase: When writing a quotation that is 40 words or more in length, the author should create a paragraph that is apart from the body of the essay and refrain from using any quotation marks around the material (APA Manual, 2001). The following is neither a direct quote or paraphrase and could be considered plagiarism: Writers should display a quote of 40 or more words in a freestanding block and omit the quotation marks (APA Manual, 2001). There simply is not enough uniqueness to this passage to consider it a paraphrase. The BEST way to create a paraphrased passage of material is to read the information you would like to use and then remove it from your sight. Then, re-create what you read in your own words. When you look at the reading material, you are too tempted to simp
