Reflection on Paraphrase practice

In the past few class periods we practiced paraphrasing a statement from a source, in our own words, and incorporating a direct quotation from that source to make our point stronger. This was very helpful to me because in the past two years of high school, teachers have only expected us to know these skills, without going into depth on how to use them properly. This exercise answered all of the questions that I had about the skill, and gave me the confidence to use these skills when I write. I now understand that I should only use a direct quote when it adds power and style to my writing. I should always make it clear, from context, that I understand the full meaning of the quote that I am using. I understand that whether I am quoting, or paraphrasing, I must be transparent about the source that I am using, and how I am using it. I understand that if I use another authors exact words of phrases to any extent, I must use quotation marks and give that person credit. I know that if I use another author's presentation of facts or ideas, but put them in my own words, I must have a good reason, and give them credit. Finally, I understand Hyperlinking, and now there is no reason that I shouldn't be transparent about the source that I am using.