Question
How much of your paper should be quoted directly from sources?
Only when it is crucial to the argument or analysis, and sparingly
You should never quote, always paraphrase
It doesn’t matter as long as it is cited
As much as possible, if it's relevant
Only when it is crucial to the argument or analysis, and sparingly
You should never quote, always paraphrase
It doesn’t matter as long as it is cited
As much as possible, if it's relevant
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The best approach is **"Only when it is crucial to the argument or analysis, and sparingly."** Direct quotes should be used selectively to enhance your argument, support your analysis, or when the original wording is particularly powerful or precise. Overusing quotes can detract from your voice as a writer and disrupt the flow of your paper. Paraphrasing is often more effective for conveying ideas while maintaining your own writing style.