* Quotations are the exact words of the original speaker or writer, presented within quotation marks.
* Paraphrases are restatements of someone else's words or ideas, using different words.
Here are some examples of how a paraphrase and quotation can be used:
* Quotation: "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." - Franklin D. Roosevelt
* Paraphrase: President Franklin D. Roosevelt famously said that the only thing we should be afraid of is fear itself.
In the example above, the quotation is the exact words spoken by Franklin D. Roosevelt, while the paraphrase is a restatement of his idea using different words.
Paraphrases can be useful in a variety of situations, such as:
* When you want to avoid plagiarizing someone else's work
* When you want to condense someone else's ideas into a shorter statement
* When you want to interpret someone else's ideas in your own words
It is important to note that paraphrases must always be accurate and faithful to the original source. If you misrepresent someone else's ideas, even unintentionally, you could be accused of plagiarism.
Here are some tips for writing effective paraphrases:
* Read the original passage carefully and make sure you understand it.
* Put the original passage aside and write your paraphrase in your own words.
* Check your paraphrase against the original passage to make sure that you have accurately represented the author's ideas.
* Cite the original source of the information.
By following these tips, you can write effective paraphrases that will help you to avoid plagiarism and accurately represent the ideas of others.