Integrating Sources

Once you have read and analyzed your sources, you can begin to decide which information should be included in your essay. There are three ways to bring in outside information into your work:

  • Quote
  • Paraphrase
  • Summary

Review the Integrating Research Tutorial for instructions on quoting, paragraphing, and summarizing. Each of these methods is In each case you MUST cite the information you have used in every sentence it is used.

Plagiarism is a serious offense. If you are caught plagiarizing you can be dismissed from university. For more information visit the Academic Integrity site. Try this excellent self-test to identify plagiarism too.

After reading through our pages in integrating sources, if you are still unsure of when to cite or if you are unsure of your paraphrasing please visit the Writing Center. Take your sources with you and check your work with one of our tutors before you turn it in as your own.