When we write, we often bring other voices into our writing. We may not think about this often, but we bring other voices into our own speech or writing in one of three forms:
- as quotes or partial quotes: And then he goes, "babe, don't worry about it." (direct quote)
- as paraphrases: My teacher said that we all did a great job in class (paraphrasing teacher)
- as a summary Today's class was basically a review of the test. (summarizing class)
Orianthi, for example, the According to You Music VideoLinks to an external site. paraphrases both the voices of her ex-boyfriend and contrasts it with the voice of her current love (here are the lyricsLinks to an external site.). But if she did not use the signal phrases "According to you" and "According to him" it would be impossible for us to know when one person stops talking and another starts. It would be confusing, right? One of the moves you'll be required to make in the “My Personal Definition of Writing” project is making specific references to readings or texts or experiences from ENC 1101 that are related to your claims. In order to do this responsibly, it is important to understand how and when to summarize, paraphrase, and quote.
To help us understand this in relation to our own writing, we will read and discuss Chapter 28 on “Quoting, Paraphrasing, Summarizing.”
To complete this discussion board, follow the 3 steps below. The aim of this assignment is for you to a) prove that you read the chapter and b) apply the concepts to your own writing.
Step 1:
Carefully read Chapter 28: “Quoting, Paraphrasing, Summarizing.” Pay special attention to how the reading explains quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing in relation to one another. As you read, think about when/why you might choose to quote, paraphrase, or summarize in your assignments in this class.
- Pretend you need to describe the differences between a quote, paraphrase, and summary to a 10-year-old student. How would you simply and clearly explain the differences?
- According to the reading, one risk of paraphrasing is plagiarism. What are two specific things to look for when writing a paraphrase to help you avoid plagiarism?
- Pick a quote from any text in the class so far.
- Write the quote as a quote, with a signal phrase.
- Paraphrase the quote.
- Summarize the quote.
Step 2:
Then watch this video: Citation (FIU Writing Program). Links to an external site.Pay careful attention to why we cite our sources and how we cite our sources.
- According to the video, citing our sources is related to the concept of texts being "in conversation" with each other. Why do we cite our sources when we want to join a conversation?
- Why does information have value?
- According to the video, when is it important to cite our sources?
- There are many different citation styles. What is the one that is most commonly used in English?
Step 3:
Looking at these texts together:
- What do you think is an important rule (or a couple of rules) for you to remember as you decide whether to quote, summarize, or paraphrase? (I'm just looking for your take-away/impression after reading/watching.)
- What do you think is an important rule (or a couple of rules) for you to remember as you decide whether to cite and how to cite? (I'm just looking for your take-away/impression after reading/watching.)
Assignment | Learning Outcomes
This assignment asks you to:
- Define and explain foundational concepts such as rhetoric, purpose, genre, audience, metacognition, and discourse community (CO1)
- Synthesize different perspectives articulated in course readings (CO1)
- Develop effective strategies for completing a writing task (CO2)
The learning outcomes for this assignment will allow you to make progress towards the stated course objectives.
Rubric
Small Assignments Rubric for ENC1101 & ENC1102
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
|---|---|---|
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStudent writes well-developed, thoughtful, and detailed answers that show engagement with course concepts. Student uses examples, evidence, and personal details when appropriate. | 6 pts | |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThe submission is complete and polished. For example, the student follows assignment directions, such as following citation requirements, submission procedures, answering all required guiding questions, etc. The writing shows evidence of proofreading and editing. |