Axia College Material
Appendix E

Quoting, Summarizing, and Paraphrasing Sources

|Summarize: |The article touches on the 3 main topics in current debates about|
| |undocumented or illegal immigration, which are the meaning of |
|Be brief. |unlawful presence, the role of states and cities, and the |
|Reflect key facts or ideas. |integration of immigrants. It argues that the 3 subjects alone |
|Help readers understand context. |are not enough to analyze them and that each theme pairs together|
|Do not insert personal views. |to reveal more about each other. The meaning of unlawful presence|
|Write in your own words, except for quotations. |connects to the role of states and cities, as they can show how |
| |authority enforces immigration law. The role of states and cities|
| |connects with the integration of immigrants to explain how |
| |communities with immigrants are created. The meaning of unlawful |
| |presence connects to the integration of immigrants to show the |
| |lessons of immigration over time. (Motomura, H. 2008, p |
| |2037-2097). |
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