Summarizing, Paraphrasing, and Direct Quotes

PART ONE: SUMMARIZING, PARAPHRASING, AND DIRECT QUOTES

Retrieve the following article from the Learning Team Toolkit:

Temme, J. & Katzel, J. (1995). Calling a team a team doesn't mean that it is: Successful teamwork must be a way of life. Plant Engineering, 49(1), 112-114.

(Hint: Access the “What is a Team?” link in the “Team Basics” section of the Learning Team Toolkit. Make sure the “pop-up blocker” on your Web browser is turned off in order to access this article.)

Use the article to complete the following activities. Remember to use correct APA citations.

1. Summarize the author’s ideas on goals and objectives, empowerment, and trust.

2. Paraphrase one of the main concepts presented in the article.

3. Provide an example of a direct quote from the article.

PART TWO: APA REFERENCES

1. Use the University Library to find at least five additional sources relevant to the topic selected for the Individual Paper on Team Dynamics. Create an APA Reference page listing these five sources as well as the article, “Calling a Team a Team Doesn't Mean That It Is: Successful Teamwork Must Be a Way of Life” from the Learning Team Toolkit. Keep in mind that these sources can and should be used in the completion of the Individual Paper on Team Dynamics due in Week Five.

2. The following is a list of resources located in Week Four of the GEN 300 page to assist students with both parts of this assignment:

a. “APA Sample Paper”

b. “APA Reference & Citation Samples”

c. “Creating Reference Pages in the APA Format” PowerPointÐ'® Presentation

d. “Citing Information in the APA Format” PowerPointÐ'® Presentation