What is the difference between quoting and paraphrasing?

What is the difference between quoting and paraphrasing?

Quoting involves directly using someone else's exact words, while paraphrasing means rephrasing their ideas in your own words.

Can you give me an example of quoting?

Sure! If the original text is "The sky is blue," quoting would be writing it as is, with quotation marks: "The sky is blue."

And how would I paraphrase that?

You could paraphrase it as: "The color of the sky is blue." This conveys the same idea but in different words.

When should I use quoting instead of paraphrasing?

Use quoting when the exact wording is important or when the author’s phrasing is particularly impactful. Paraphrasing is better for summarizing ideas.