Balancing paraphrasing and quoting is a skill that requires practice and judgment. There is no fixed rule on how much or how often you should paraphrase or quote, but you should consider some factors.

Remember that you are required to cite your sources for paraphrases and direct quotes. For more information on MLA Style, APA style, Chicago Style, ASA Style, CSE Style, and I-Search Format, refer to ...

In MLA, every time you use the work or thoughts of another, you need to cite the original author. The use of others’ work or thoughts includes summary, paraphrase, and direct quotations. To cite the ...