when writing research paper, should i use my own words or author word?

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anonymous · Answer

You should always try to paraphrase in your own words but your paper is much stronger when you use your research to cite what you are stating. Cite the author but paraphrase what they are trying to say.

anonymous · Answer

And if it is word for word make sure it's in quotes and cited.

icalibear · Answer

You should always use your own words in a research paper, but a few quotes wouldn't hurt. Just make sure they are cited.

anonymous · Answer

USE UR OWN WORDS!!!

sammietaygreen · Answer

Make sure you quote things and cite things and always put down the site you used after a paragraph. Also, try to reword it.

anonymous · Answer

Thanks you guys, but please in the first paragraph how will i start?

sammietaygreen · Answer

What is your paper about?

anonymous · Answer

Things Fall Apart, and my topic i found is the struggle between changes and tradition.