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Your research paper cannot simply be a long string of sources. You must find a way to mix your sources with your own ideas and conclusions. Common techniques for waving sources into your paper include summarizing, quoting and paraphrasing. Use the navigation tabs on the left to find examples of each of these techniques.
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