I changed a sentence’s wording order and did not put quotes around my revised version. The first paragraph is the original, the second my version. Both versions are attached:
The Black Flag mixtape arrived in 2013, featuring appearances by French Montana, Pusha T, Meek Mill, Wiz Khalifa, and Sleeping with Sirens’ Kellin Quinn.
After the release of Lace Up, Baker experienced another significant success: he released yet another mixtape in 2013, titled Black Flag. The mixtape featured guest appearances from multiple mainstream musicians including Wiz Khalifa, Meek Mill, Pusha T, French Montana, and Kellin Quinn (of Sleeping With Sirens).
I did properly cite, but I am nervous I did not use quotes. I went back and put lots of direct quotes, and overlooked this one. Is this a big deal? Should I leave it alone? If not, any advice as to what I should do? Thank you all!
@guineagirl96 ah thanks! Just wondering, do you only use quotes if it matches EXACTLY (is that a direct quote?) I am SUPER unfamiliar with this stuff. Also, another hypothetical, but if something was NOT properly cited as you referred to, what is often the penalty? I am just curious- thanks!
In general, if you’re quoting directly from a book,
article, something another person said, etc., use quotes. Don’t use quotes if you’re summarizing another person’s ideas or results, or if you’re not directly quoting someone.
Often depends on the professor or course. If you didn’t cite it properly (e.g. you cited the reference but not in the specified format), he/she may ask you to revise it or penalize you slightly.
If you don’t cite something at all, that can be considered plagiarism, which can carry much harsher penalty.
@SeinfeldFan1 if you’re confused about citation rules, you might consider visiting your school’s Writing Center or Academic Success Center or whatever it’s called. They will have tutors - often peer tutors - who can guide you through this complicated topic so that you’re more comfortable in the future.