<p>I'm applying to Georgetown's SFS, and chose to write my essay on global immigration. </p>
<p>While researching the topic, I found a great article that sums the issue up very well and succintly outlines the true problem and causes. </p>
<p>Is it taboo to cite another author in my essay? Or should I just summarize his words in my own?</p>
<p>Thanks for the advice ahead of time!!</p>
<p>No, you cannot summarize someone else's words in your own words without citation.</p>
<p>I am concerned, though, that this "great article" sums everything up so well. </p>
<p>A main purpose of the essay is to hear you think things through, to see how well you can analyze on your own.</p>
<p>Make certain that whatever you write is nowhere near simply agreeing with what someone else wrote.</p>
<p>maybe you can get insperation from others............</p>