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  1. Nov 2025
    1. When you do this, keep the quote as short as you can and still make your point. Be careful not to rely too heavily on quoted material. Remember, the purpose of research is to make an original argument, and not to just pull together big blocks of quotes.

      I like this because I am using this helpful information in my writing and research class while writing my research essay. I am trying not to rely on quotes but only paraphrase what I am reading into my own worlds, while still give the author credit when needed.

    2. As you write, you’ll need to communicate your ideas to your audience. You’ll also need to demonstrate that you know how to integrate others’ ideas in your writing in an ethical, clear, and consistent way.

      This is an important step that I feel like as writers we forget to do, and we just get in the habit of just writing for ourselves. Doing this may confuse our readers if we don’t explain ourselves and the meaning behind it.

    1. to meet the requirements for your assignment, to give the original creators credit for their ideas, to help your readers find and learn from the sources you used, and to lend credibility to your argument.

      This is a key part in the chapter, as it reviews why we cite sources and gives a detailed bullet point list as to why we do.

  2. Sep 2025
    1. Scholarly sources, unlike popular sources like news reports, are produced by experts and undergo rigorous peer review, making them more reliable for in-depth research.

      This is great for everyone to know, but what I got from it is, that these are the right sources to look for, for a more certain source of credibility and a trustworthy source. Many websites have un known authors with no backstory which can be untrusted.

    2. The first thing you need to do is determine the scope of your research

      I like this because it gives me a better idea for a plan when researching for a big project. I usually just start googling my topic and getting on the first couple of websites i see. This helps me get an idea of what to look for before researching.

    1. Research is an ongoing cycle of questions and answers, which can quickly become very complex

      I like this because when I research for something, I am constantly trying to find a better website or more information to gain for a project, and it is hard sometimes to collect and remember all that information.