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Introducing Sources in Essays. MLA format.TRANSCRIPT
INTRODUCING
SOURCESUsing Quotes in MLA format By Dr Iris
Ruiz
Writers use quotations for a variety of
purposes
to argue with another authorrsquos definition of a term
to provide statistical evidence or testimony
to validate a claim to
present the reader with a statement we wish to refute or discuss in detail
Credibility
Analytical Abilities
Control of text
Why quote Adds to your writing persona
When should you quote
Writers should use direct quotations only when
the sourcersquos words are particularly relevant
powerful andor an extremely representative
example of that specific authorrsquos thinking
A good policy is to use short quotes (no more
than 25 words) and otherwise summarize or
paraphrase sources whenever possible
When summarizing however be sure to
represent the author accurately and fairly
ldquoMassagingrdquo the quotes in your
text
When quotations are included
they
should be an integral part of
the
textmdasha vital part of the
discussion
Some warning signs that
indicate a
writer has lost control of
The Salting Syndrome
If a reader can remove the quotes that have
been
ldquosprinkledrdquo through the paper and still
understand the essay then the quotes are not
an integral part of the essay and do not further
the argument
The WeakStrong Stroke
If the reader sees only glimpses of a writerrsquos voice used to introduce long quotations from others heshe will assume the writer has lost control over the text and could become frustrated over not reading any original commentary
When you include
quotations make sure
that they are
integrated smoothly
into YOUR argument
flow and syntax of
the paper without any
logical or grammatical
jolts
Weak Strong
INTRODUCING
QUOTES
Goal Avoid using dropped quoteshelliphellip
Always use a signal phrase when introducing
quotes that are not integrated in the actual
sentence
All borrowed ideas or words should be
accompanied by a signal phrase that names
the author or otherwise alerts the reader that
the information is from a source The best
signal phrases connect the quote to the point
you are trying to make argue
George Smith another supporter of cloning and the President of the Human Cloning Foundation believes that science fiction works have created hysteria in the popular media Smith argues ldquoFrom Frankenstein to The Sixth Day our popular media has done nothing but stir up the publicrsquos anxiety about monstersrdquo (25) His views on the popular media tell us
A view that contradicts Smithrsquos is articulated by John Brown who contends that ldquoGod never intended for man to participate in his acts of creation He will never condone our interference in his plan for usrdquo (235) Brown makes it clear that
Integrated quotes in sentences
Sometimes
the writer
finds that the
quote will
integrate
easily into a
sentence
that they
have
constructed
themselves
Example
Smith argues that the popular media ldquolook only to the profit [they] can gain from the picture [they] paint of the cloning procedurerdquo (27)
Notice the bracketshellipwhat are their function
Variety is IMPORTANT
Sentences containing quotes
should be varied in structure for
greater readability
In the words of researcher
Herbert Terrace ldquo rdquo ( page )
As Flora Davis has noted ldquo rdquo
( )
The Gardners Washoersquos
trainers point out that ldquo rdquo ( )
ldquo rdquo claims Noam Chomsky (
)
Terrance answers these
objections with the following
Introductory clauses and phrases
should always be logical and
grammatical
1048714 NOTmdashIn Smithrsquos essay he says ldquo
rdquo In Smithrsquos essay it says ldquo rdquo or
Smithrsquos essay states ldquo rdquo BUTmdashIn
his essay Smith states ldquo rdquo
Donrsquot forget It has to be
grammatical and logical
Who is this person
Characteristics of the source
If I want my
reader to be
able to know
special
characteristi
cs about the
source Irsquom
using I can
also include
that in the
introduction
of my source
material
Characterize a publication
ldquoThe National Review a publication
well known for its conservative
stance includes Smithrsquos opinions
on a regular basisrdquo
Introducing Quotes with
Interesting Verbs
comments analyzes contends disparages admits
describes asks defends belittles agrees
explains assesses disagrees bemoans concedes
illustrates concludes holds complains concurs
notes finds insists condemns grants
observes predicts maintains deplores
points out proposes deprecates
records reveals derides
relates shows laments
reports speculates warns
says suggests
sees supposes
thinks
writes
Writers use quotations for a variety of
purposes
to argue with another authorrsquos definition of a term
to provide statistical evidence or testimony
to validate a claim to
present the reader with a statement we wish to refute or discuss in detail
Credibility
Analytical Abilities
Control of text
Why quote Adds to your writing persona
When should you quote
Writers should use direct quotations only when
the sourcersquos words are particularly relevant
powerful andor an extremely representative
example of that specific authorrsquos thinking
A good policy is to use short quotes (no more
than 25 words) and otherwise summarize or
paraphrase sources whenever possible
When summarizing however be sure to
represent the author accurately and fairly
ldquoMassagingrdquo the quotes in your
text
When quotations are included
they
should be an integral part of
the
textmdasha vital part of the
discussion
Some warning signs that
indicate a
writer has lost control of
The Salting Syndrome
If a reader can remove the quotes that have
been
ldquosprinkledrdquo through the paper and still
understand the essay then the quotes are not
an integral part of the essay and do not further
the argument
The WeakStrong Stroke
If the reader sees only glimpses of a writerrsquos voice used to introduce long quotations from others heshe will assume the writer has lost control over the text and could become frustrated over not reading any original commentary
When you include
quotations make sure
that they are
integrated smoothly
into YOUR argument
flow and syntax of
the paper without any
logical or grammatical
jolts
Weak Strong
INTRODUCING
QUOTES
Goal Avoid using dropped quoteshelliphellip
Always use a signal phrase when introducing
quotes that are not integrated in the actual
sentence
All borrowed ideas or words should be
accompanied by a signal phrase that names
the author or otherwise alerts the reader that
the information is from a source The best
signal phrases connect the quote to the point
you are trying to make argue
George Smith another supporter of cloning and the President of the Human Cloning Foundation believes that science fiction works have created hysteria in the popular media Smith argues ldquoFrom Frankenstein to The Sixth Day our popular media has done nothing but stir up the publicrsquos anxiety about monstersrdquo (25) His views on the popular media tell us
A view that contradicts Smithrsquos is articulated by John Brown who contends that ldquoGod never intended for man to participate in his acts of creation He will never condone our interference in his plan for usrdquo (235) Brown makes it clear that
Integrated quotes in sentences
Sometimes
the writer
finds that the
quote will
integrate
easily into a
sentence
that they
have
constructed
themselves
Example
Smith argues that the popular media ldquolook only to the profit [they] can gain from the picture [they] paint of the cloning procedurerdquo (27)
Notice the bracketshellipwhat are their function
Variety is IMPORTANT
Sentences containing quotes
should be varied in structure for
greater readability
In the words of researcher
Herbert Terrace ldquo rdquo ( page )
As Flora Davis has noted ldquo rdquo
( )
The Gardners Washoersquos
trainers point out that ldquo rdquo ( )
ldquo rdquo claims Noam Chomsky (
)
Terrance answers these
objections with the following
Introductory clauses and phrases
should always be logical and
grammatical
1048714 NOTmdashIn Smithrsquos essay he says ldquo
rdquo In Smithrsquos essay it says ldquo rdquo or
Smithrsquos essay states ldquo rdquo BUTmdashIn
his essay Smith states ldquo rdquo
Donrsquot forget It has to be
grammatical and logical
Who is this person
Characteristics of the source
If I want my
reader to be
able to know
special
characteristi
cs about the
source Irsquom
using I can
also include
that in the
introduction
of my source
material
Characterize a publication
ldquoThe National Review a publication
well known for its conservative
stance includes Smithrsquos opinions
on a regular basisrdquo
Introducing Quotes with
Interesting Verbs
comments analyzes contends disparages admits
describes asks defends belittles agrees
explains assesses disagrees bemoans concedes
illustrates concludes holds complains concurs
notes finds insists condemns grants
observes predicts maintains deplores
points out proposes deprecates
records reveals derides
relates shows laments
reports speculates warns
says suggests
sees supposes
thinks
writes
When should you quote
Writers should use direct quotations only when
the sourcersquos words are particularly relevant
powerful andor an extremely representative
example of that specific authorrsquos thinking
A good policy is to use short quotes (no more
than 25 words) and otherwise summarize or
paraphrase sources whenever possible
When summarizing however be sure to
represent the author accurately and fairly
ldquoMassagingrdquo the quotes in your
text
When quotations are included
they
should be an integral part of
the
textmdasha vital part of the
discussion
Some warning signs that
indicate a
writer has lost control of
The Salting Syndrome
If a reader can remove the quotes that have
been
ldquosprinkledrdquo through the paper and still
understand the essay then the quotes are not
an integral part of the essay and do not further
the argument
The WeakStrong Stroke
If the reader sees only glimpses of a writerrsquos voice used to introduce long quotations from others heshe will assume the writer has lost control over the text and could become frustrated over not reading any original commentary
When you include
quotations make sure
that they are
integrated smoothly
into YOUR argument
flow and syntax of
the paper without any
logical or grammatical
jolts
Weak Strong
INTRODUCING
QUOTES
Goal Avoid using dropped quoteshelliphellip
Always use a signal phrase when introducing
quotes that are not integrated in the actual
sentence
All borrowed ideas or words should be
accompanied by a signal phrase that names
the author or otherwise alerts the reader that
the information is from a source The best
signal phrases connect the quote to the point
you are trying to make argue
George Smith another supporter of cloning and the President of the Human Cloning Foundation believes that science fiction works have created hysteria in the popular media Smith argues ldquoFrom Frankenstein to The Sixth Day our popular media has done nothing but stir up the publicrsquos anxiety about monstersrdquo (25) His views on the popular media tell us
A view that contradicts Smithrsquos is articulated by John Brown who contends that ldquoGod never intended for man to participate in his acts of creation He will never condone our interference in his plan for usrdquo (235) Brown makes it clear that
Integrated quotes in sentences
Sometimes
the writer
finds that the
quote will
integrate
easily into a
sentence
that they
have
constructed
themselves
Example
Smith argues that the popular media ldquolook only to the profit [they] can gain from the picture [they] paint of the cloning procedurerdquo (27)
Notice the bracketshellipwhat are their function
Variety is IMPORTANT
Sentences containing quotes
should be varied in structure for
greater readability
In the words of researcher
Herbert Terrace ldquo rdquo ( page )
As Flora Davis has noted ldquo rdquo
( )
The Gardners Washoersquos
trainers point out that ldquo rdquo ( )
ldquo rdquo claims Noam Chomsky (
)
Terrance answers these
objections with the following
Introductory clauses and phrases
should always be logical and
grammatical
1048714 NOTmdashIn Smithrsquos essay he says ldquo
rdquo In Smithrsquos essay it says ldquo rdquo or
Smithrsquos essay states ldquo rdquo BUTmdashIn
his essay Smith states ldquo rdquo
Donrsquot forget It has to be
grammatical and logical
Who is this person
Characteristics of the source
If I want my
reader to be
able to know
special
characteristi
cs about the
source Irsquom
using I can
also include
that in the
introduction
of my source
material
Characterize a publication
ldquoThe National Review a publication
well known for its conservative
stance includes Smithrsquos opinions
on a regular basisrdquo
Introducing Quotes with
Interesting Verbs
comments analyzes contends disparages admits
describes asks defends belittles agrees
explains assesses disagrees bemoans concedes
illustrates concludes holds complains concurs
notes finds insists condemns grants
observes predicts maintains deplores
points out proposes deprecates
records reveals derides
relates shows laments
reports speculates warns
says suggests
sees supposes
thinks
writes
ldquoMassagingrdquo the quotes in your
text
When quotations are included
they
should be an integral part of
the
textmdasha vital part of the
discussion
Some warning signs that
indicate a
writer has lost control of
The Salting Syndrome
If a reader can remove the quotes that have
been
ldquosprinkledrdquo through the paper and still
understand the essay then the quotes are not
an integral part of the essay and do not further
the argument
The WeakStrong Stroke
If the reader sees only glimpses of a writerrsquos voice used to introduce long quotations from others heshe will assume the writer has lost control over the text and could become frustrated over not reading any original commentary
When you include
quotations make sure
that they are
integrated smoothly
into YOUR argument
flow and syntax of
the paper without any
logical or grammatical
jolts
Weak Strong
INTRODUCING
QUOTES
Goal Avoid using dropped quoteshelliphellip
Always use a signal phrase when introducing
quotes that are not integrated in the actual
sentence
All borrowed ideas or words should be
accompanied by a signal phrase that names
the author or otherwise alerts the reader that
the information is from a source The best
signal phrases connect the quote to the point
you are trying to make argue
George Smith another supporter of cloning and the President of the Human Cloning Foundation believes that science fiction works have created hysteria in the popular media Smith argues ldquoFrom Frankenstein to The Sixth Day our popular media has done nothing but stir up the publicrsquos anxiety about monstersrdquo (25) His views on the popular media tell us
A view that contradicts Smithrsquos is articulated by John Brown who contends that ldquoGod never intended for man to participate in his acts of creation He will never condone our interference in his plan for usrdquo (235) Brown makes it clear that
Integrated quotes in sentences
Sometimes
the writer
finds that the
quote will
integrate
easily into a
sentence
that they
have
constructed
themselves
Example
Smith argues that the popular media ldquolook only to the profit [they] can gain from the picture [they] paint of the cloning procedurerdquo (27)
Notice the bracketshellipwhat are their function
Variety is IMPORTANT
Sentences containing quotes
should be varied in structure for
greater readability
In the words of researcher
Herbert Terrace ldquo rdquo ( page )
As Flora Davis has noted ldquo rdquo
( )
The Gardners Washoersquos
trainers point out that ldquo rdquo ( )
ldquo rdquo claims Noam Chomsky (
)
Terrance answers these
objections with the following
Introductory clauses and phrases
should always be logical and
grammatical
1048714 NOTmdashIn Smithrsquos essay he says ldquo
rdquo In Smithrsquos essay it says ldquo rdquo or
Smithrsquos essay states ldquo rdquo BUTmdashIn
his essay Smith states ldquo rdquo
Donrsquot forget It has to be
grammatical and logical
Who is this person
Characteristics of the source
If I want my
reader to be
able to know
special
characteristi
cs about the
source Irsquom
using I can
also include
that in the
introduction
of my source
material
Characterize a publication
ldquoThe National Review a publication
well known for its conservative
stance includes Smithrsquos opinions
on a regular basisrdquo
Introducing Quotes with
Interesting Verbs
comments analyzes contends disparages admits
describes asks defends belittles agrees
explains assesses disagrees bemoans concedes
illustrates concludes holds complains concurs
notes finds insists condemns grants
observes predicts maintains deplores
points out proposes deprecates
records reveals derides
relates shows laments
reports speculates warns
says suggests
sees supposes
thinks
writes
The Salting Syndrome
If a reader can remove the quotes that have
been
ldquosprinkledrdquo through the paper and still
understand the essay then the quotes are not
an integral part of the essay and do not further
the argument
The WeakStrong Stroke
If the reader sees only glimpses of a writerrsquos voice used to introduce long quotations from others heshe will assume the writer has lost control over the text and could become frustrated over not reading any original commentary
When you include
quotations make sure
that they are
integrated smoothly
into YOUR argument
flow and syntax of
the paper without any
logical or grammatical
jolts
Weak Strong
INTRODUCING
QUOTES
Goal Avoid using dropped quoteshelliphellip
Always use a signal phrase when introducing
quotes that are not integrated in the actual
sentence
All borrowed ideas or words should be
accompanied by a signal phrase that names
the author or otherwise alerts the reader that
the information is from a source The best
signal phrases connect the quote to the point
you are trying to make argue
George Smith another supporter of cloning and the President of the Human Cloning Foundation believes that science fiction works have created hysteria in the popular media Smith argues ldquoFrom Frankenstein to The Sixth Day our popular media has done nothing but stir up the publicrsquos anxiety about monstersrdquo (25) His views on the popular media tell us
A view that contradicts Smithrsquos is articulated by John Brown who contends that ldquoGod never intended for man to participate in his acts of creation He will never condone our interference in his plan for usrdquo (235) Brown makes it clear that
Integrated quotes in sentences
Sometimes
the writer
finds that the
quote will
integrate
easily into a
sentence
that they
have
constructed
themselves
Example
Smith argues that the popular media ldquolook only to the profit [they] can gain from the picture [they] paint of the cloning procedurerdquo (27)
Notice the bracketshellipwhat are their function
Variety is IMPORTANT
Sentences containing quotes
should be varied in structure for
greater readability
In the words of researcher
Herbert Terrace ldquo rdquo ( page )
As Flora Davis has noted ldquo rdquo
( )
The Gardners Washoersquos
trainers point out that ldquo rdquo ( )
ldquo rdquo claims Noam Chomsky (
)
Terrance answers these
objections with the following
Introductory clauses and phrases
should always be logical and
grammatical
1048714 NOTmdashIn Smithrsquos essay he says ldquo
rdquo In Smithrsquos essay it says ldquo rdquo or
Smithrsquos essay states ldquo rdquo BUTmdashIn
his essay Smith states ldquo rdquo
Donrsquot forget It has to be
grammatical and logical
Who is this person
Characteristics of the source
If I want my
reader to be
able to know
special
characteristi
cs about the
source Irsquom
using I can
also include
that in the
introduction
of my source
material
Characterize a publication
ldquoThe National Review a publication
well known for its conservative
stance includes Smithrsquos opinions
on a regular basisrdquo
Introducing Quotes with
Interesting Verbs
comments analyzes contends disparages admits
describes asks defends belittles agrees
explains assesses disagrees bemoans concedes
illustrates concludes holds complains concurs
notes finds insists condemns grants
observes predicts maintains deplores
points out proposes deprecates
records reveals derides
relates shows laments
reports speculates warns
says suggests
sees supposes
thinks
writes
The WeakStrong Stroke
If the reader sees only glimpses of a writerrsquos voice used to introduce long quotations from others heshe will assume the writer has lost control over the text and could become frustrated over not reading any original commentary
When you include
quotations make sure
that they are
integrated smoothly
into YOUR argument
flow and syntax of
the paper without any
logical or grammatical
jolts
Weak Strong
INTRODUCING
QUOTES
Goal Avoid using dropped quoteshelliphellip
Always use a signal phrase when introducing
quotes that are not integrated in the actual
sentence
All borrowed ideas or words should be
accompanied by a signal phrase that names
the author or otherwise alerts the reader that
the information is from a source The best
signal phrases connect the quote to the point
you are trying to make argue
George Smith another supporter of cloning and the President of the Human Cloning Foundation believes that science fiction works have created hysteria in the popular media Smith argues ldquoFrom Frankenstein to The Sixth Day our popular media has done nothing but stir up the publicrsquos anxiety about monstersrdquo (25) His views on the popular media tell us
A view that contradicts Smithrsquos is articulated by John Brown who contends that ldquoGod never intended for man to participate in his acts of creation He will never condone our interference in his plan for usrdquo (235) Brown makes it clear that
Integrated quotes in sentences
Sometimes
the writer
finds that the
quote will
integrate
easily into a
sentence
that they
have
constructed
themselves
Example
Smith argues that the popular media ldquolook only to the profit [they] can gain from the picture [they] paint of the cloning procedurerdquo (27)
Notice the bracketshellipwhat are their function
Variety is IMPORTANT
Sentences containing quotes
should be varied in structure for
greater readability
In the words of researcher
Herbert Terrace ldquo rdquo ( page )
As Flora Davis has noted ldquo rdquo
( )
The Gardners Washoersquos
trainers point out that ldquo rdquo ( )
ldquo rdquo claims Noam Chomsky (
)
Terrance answers these
objections with the following
Introductory clauses and phrases
should always be logical and
grammatical
1048714 NOTmdashIn Smithrsquos essay he says ldquo
rdquo In Smithrsquos essay it says ldquo rdquo or
Smithrsquos essay states ldquo rdquo BUTmdashIn
his essay Smith states ldquo rdquo
Donrsquot forget It has to be
grammatical and logical
Who is this person
Characteristics of the source
If I want my
reader to be
able to know
special
characteristi
cs about the
source Irsquom
using I can
also include
that in the
introduction
of my source
material
Characterize a publication
ldquoThe National Review a publication
well known for its conservative
stance includes Smithrsquos opinions
on a regular basisrdquo
Introducing Quotes with
Interesting Verbs
comments analyzes contends disparages admits
describes asks defends belittles agrees
explains assesses disagrees bemoans concedes
illustrates concludes holds complains concurs
notes finds insists condemns grants
observes predicts maintains deplores
points out proposes deprecates
records reveals derides
relates shows laments
reports speculates warns
says suggests
sees supposes
thinks
writes
INTRODUCING
QUOTES
Goal Avoid using dropped quoteshelliphellip
Always use a signal phrase when introducing
quotes that are not integrated in the actual
sentence
All borrowed ideas or words should be
accompanied by a signal phrase that names
the author or otherwise alerts the reader that
the information is from a source The best
signal phrases connect the quote to the point
you are trying to make argue
George Smith another supporter of cloning and the President of the Human Cloning Foundation believes that science fiction works have created hysteria in the popular media Smith argues ldquoFrom Frankenstein to The Sixth Day our popular media has done nothing but stir up the publicrsquos anxiety about monstersrdquo (25) His views on the popular media tell us
A view that contradicts Smithrsquos is articulated by John Brown who contends that ldquoGod never intended for man to participate in his acts of creation He will never condone our interference in his plan for usrdquo (235) Brown makes it clear that
Integrated quotes in sentences
Sometimes
the writer
finds that the
quote will
integrate
easily into a
sentence
that they
have
constructed
themselves
Example
Smith argues that the popular media ldquolook only to the profit [they] can gain from the picture [they] paint of the cloning procedurerdquo (27)
Notice the bracketshellipwhat are their function
Variety is IMPORTANT
Sentences containing quotes
should be varied in structure for
greater readability
In the words of researcher
Herbert Terrace ldquo rdquo ( page )
As Flora Davis has noted ldquo rdquo
( )
The Gardners Washoersquos
trainers point out that ldquo rdquo ( )
ldquo rdquo claims Noam Chomsky (
)
Terrance answers these
objections with the following
Introductory clauses and phrases
should always be logical and
grammatical
1048714 NOTmdashIn Smithrsquos essay he says ldquo
rdquo In Smithrsquos essay it says ldquo rdquo or
Smithrsquos essay states ldquo rdquo BUTmdashIn
his essay Smith states ldquo rdquo
Donrsquot forget It has to be
grammatical and logical
Who is this person
Characteristics of the source
If I want my
reader to be
able to know
special
characteristi
cs about the
source Irsquom
using I can
also include
that in the
introduction
of my source
material
Characterize a publication
ldquoThe National Review a publication
well known for its conservative
stance includes Smithrsquos opinions
on a regular basisrdquo
Introducing Quotes with
Interesting Verbs
comments analyzes contends disparages admits
describes asks defends belittles agrees
explains assesses disagrees bemoans concedes
illustrates concludes holds complains concurs
notes finds insists condemns grants
observes predicts maintains deplores
points out proposes deprecates
records reveals derides
relates shows laments
reports speculates warns
says suggests
sees supposes
thinks
writes
Always use a signal phrase when introducing
quotes that are not integrated in the actual
sentence
All borrowed ideas or words should be
accompanied by a signal phrase that names
the author or otherwise alerts the reader that
the information is from a source The best
signal phrases connect the quote to the point
you are trying to make argue
George Smith another supporter of cloning and the President of the Human Cloning Foundation believes that science fiction works have created hysteria in the popular media Smith argues ldquoFrom Frankenstein to The Sixth Day our popular media has done nothing but stir up the publicrsquos anxiety about monstersrdquo (25) His views on the popular media tell us
A view that contradicts Smithrsquos is articulated by John Brown who contends that ldquoGod never intended for man to participate in his acts of creation He will never condone our interference in his plan for usrdquo (235) Brown makes it clear that
Integrated quotes in sentences
Sometimes
the writer
finds that the
quote will
integrate
easily into a
sentence
that they
have
constructed
themselves
Example
Smith argues that the popular media ldquolook only to the profit [they] can gain from the picture [they] paint of the cloning procedurerdquo (27)
Notice the bracketshellipwhat are their function
Variety is IMPORTANT
Sentences containing quotes
should be varied in structure for
greater readability
In the words of researcher
Herbert Terrace ldquo rdquo ( page )
As Flora Davis has noted ldquo rdquo
( )
The Gardners Washoersquos
trainers point out that ldquo rdquo ( )
ldquo rdquo claims Noam Chomsky (
)
Terrance answers these
objections with the following
Introductory clauses and phrases
should always be logical and
grammatical
1048714 NOTmdashIn Smithrsquos essay he says ldquo
rdquo In Smithrsquos essay it says ldquo rdquo or
Smithrsquos essay states ldquo rdquo BUTmdashIn
his essay Smith states ldquo rdquo
Donrsquot forget It has to be
grammatical and logical
Who is this person
Characteristics of the source
If I want my
reader to be
able to know
special
characteristi
cs about the
source Irsquom
using I can
also include
that in the
introduction
of my source
material
Characterize a publication
ldquoThe National Review a publication
well known for its conservative
stance includes Smithrsquos opinions
on a regular basisrdquo
Introducing Quotes with
Interesting Verbs
comments analyzes contends disparages admits
describes asks defends belittles agrees
explains assesses disagrees bemoans concedes
illustrates concludes holds complains concurs
notes finds insists condemns grants
observes predicts maintains deplores
points out proposes deprecates
records reveals derides
relates shows laments
reports speculates warns
says suggests
sees supposes
thinks
writes
George Smith another supporter of cloning and the President of the Human Cloning Foundation believes that science fiction works have created hysteria in the popular media Smith argues ldquoFrom Frankenstein to The Sixth Day our popular media has done nothing but stir up the publicrsquos anxiety about monstersrdquo (25) His views on the popular media tell us
A view that contradicts Smithrsquos is articulated by John Brown who contends that ldquoGod never intended for man to participate in his acts of creation He will never condone our interference in his plan for usrdquo (235) Brown makes it clear that
Integrated quotes in sentences
Sometimes
the writer
finds that the
quote will
integrate
easily into a
sentence
that they
have
constructed
themselves
Example
Smith argues that the popular media ldquolook only to the profit [they] can gain from the picture [they] paint of the cloning procedurerdquo (27)
Notice the bracketshellipwhat are their function
Variety is IMPORTANT
Sentences containing quotes
should be varied in structure for
greater readability
In the words of researcher
Herbert Terrace ldquo rdquo ( page )
As Flora Davis has noted ldquo rdquo
( )
The Gardners Washoersquos
trainers point out that ldquo rdquo ( )
ldquo rdquo claims Noam Chomsky (
)
Terrance answers these
objections with the following
Introductory clauses and phrases
should always be logical and
grammatical
1048714 NOTmdashIn Smithrsquos essay he says ldquo
rdquo In Smithrsquos essay it says ldquo rdquo or
Smithrsquos essay states ldquo rdquo BUTmdashIn
his essay Smith states ldquo rdquo
Donrsquot forget It has to be
grammatical and logical
Who is this person
Characteristics of the source
If I want my
reader to be
able to know
special
characteristi
cs about the
source Irsquom
using I can
also include
that in the
introduction
of my source
material
Characterize a publication
ldquoThe National Review a publication
well known for its conservative
stance includes Smithrsquos opinions
on a regular basisrdquo
Introducing Quotes with
Interesting Verbs
comments analyzes contends disparages admits
describes asks defends belittles agrees
explains assesses disagrees bemoans concedes
illustrates concludes holds complains concurs
notes finds insists condemns grants
observes predicts maintains deplores
points out proposes deprecates
records reveals derides
relates shows laments
reports speculates warns
says suggests
sees supposes
thinks
writes
Integrated quotes in sentences
Sometimes
the writer
finds that the
quote will
integrate
easily into a
sentence
that they
have
constructed
themselves
Example
Smith argues that the popular media ldquolook only to the profit [they] can gain from the picture [they] paint of the cloning procedurerdquo (27)
Notice the bracketshellipwhat are their function
Variety is IMPORTANT
Sentences containing quotes
should be varied in structure for
greater readability
In the words of researcher
Herbert Terrace ldquo rdquo ( page )
As Flora Davis has noted ldquo rdquo
( )
The Gardners Washoersquos
trainers point out that ldquo rdquo ( )
ldquo rdquo claims Noam Chomsky (
)
Terrance answers these
objections with the following
Introductory clauses and phrases
should always be logical and
grammatical
1048714 NOTmdashIn Smithrsquos essay he says ldquo
rdquo In Smithrsquos essay it says ldquo rdquo or
Smithrsquos essay states ldquo rdquo BUTmdashIn
his essay Smith states ldquo rdquo
Donrsquot forget It has to be
grammatical and logical
Who is this person
Characteristics of the source
If I want my
reader to be
able to know
special
characteristi
cs about the
source Irsquom
using I can
also include
that in the
introduction
of my source
material
Characterize a publication
ldquoThe National Review a publication
well known for its conservative
stance includes Smithrsquos opinions
on a regular basisrdquo
Introducing Quotes with
Interesting Verbs
comments analyzes contends disparages admits
describes asks defends belittles agrees
explains assesses disagrees bemoans concedes
illustrates concludes holds complains concurs
notes finds insists condemns grants
observes predicts maintains deplores
points out proposes deprecates
records reveals derides
relates shows laments
reports speculates warns
says suggests
sees supposes
thinks
writes
Variety is IMPORTANT
Sentences containing quotes
should be varied in structure for
greater readability
In the words of researcher
Herbert Terrace ldquo rdquo ( page )
As Flora Davis has noted ldquo rdquo
( )
The Gardners Washoersquos
trainers point out that ldquo rdquo ( )
ldquo rdquo claims Noam Chomsky (
)
Terrance answers these
objections with the following
Introductory clauses and phrases
should always be logical and
grammatical
1048714 NOTmdashIn Smithrsquos essay he says ldquo
rdquo In Smithrsquos essay it says ldquo rdquo or
Smithrsquos essay states ldquo rdquo BUTmdashIn
his essay Smith states ldquo rdquo
Donrsquot forget It has to be
grammatical and logical
Who is this person
Characteristics of the source
If I want my
reader to be
able to know
special
characteristi
cs about the
source Irsquom
using I can
also include
that in the
introduction
of my source
material
Characterize a publication
ldquoThe National Review a publication
well known for its conservative
stance includes Smithrsquos opinions
on a regular basisrdquo
Introducing Quotes with
Interesting Verbs
comments analyzes contends disparages admits
describes asks defends belittles agrees
explains assesses disagrees bemoans concedes
illustrates concludes holds complains concurs
notes finds insists condemns grants
observes predicts maintains deplores
points out proposes deprecates
records reveals derides
relates shows laments
reports speculates warns
says suggests
sees supposes
thinks
writes
Introductory clauses and phrases
should always be logical and
grammatical
1048714 NOTmdashIn Smithrsquos essay he says ldquo
rdquo In Smithrsquos essay it says ldquo rdquo or
Smithrsquos essay states ldquo rdquo BUTmdashIn
his essay Smith states ldquo rdquo
Donrsquot forget It has to be
grammatical and logical
Who is this person
Characteristics of the source
If I want my
reader to be
able to know
special
characteristi
cs about the
source Irsquom
using I can
also include
that in the
introduction
of my source
material
Characterize a publication
ldquoThe National Review a publication
well known for its conservative
stance includes Smithrsquos opinions
on a regular basisrdquo
Introducing Quotes with
Interesting Verbs
comments analyzes contends disparages admits
describes asks defends belittles agrees
explains assesses disagrees bemoans concedes
illustrates concludes holds complains concurs
notes finds insists condemns grants
observes predicts maintains deplores
points out proposes deprecates
records reveals derides
relates shows laments
reports speculates warns
says suggests
sees supposes
thinks
writes
Who is this person
Characteristics of the source
If I want my
reader to be
able to know
special
characteristi
cs about the
source Irsquom
using I can
also include
that in the
introduction
of my source
material
Characterize a publication
ldquoThe National Review a publication
well known for its conservative
stance includes Smithrsquos opinions
on a regular basisrdquo
Introducing Quotes with
Interesting Verbs
comments analyzes contends disparages admits
describes asks defends belittles agrees
explains assesses disagrees bemoans concedes
illustrates concludes holds complains concurs
notes finds insists condemns grants
observes predicts maintains deplores
points out proposes deprecates
records reveals derides
relates shows laments
reports speculates warns
says suggests
sees supposes
thinks
writes
Characteristics of the source
If I want my
reader to be
able to know
special
characteristi
cs about the
source Irsquom
using I can
also include
that in the
introduction
of my source
material
Characterize a publication
ldquoThe National Review a publication
well known for its conservative
stance includes Smithrsquos opinions
on a regular basisrdquo
Introducing Quotes with
Interesting Verbs
comments analyzes contends disparages admits
describes asks defends belittles agrees
explains assesses disagrees bemoans concedes
illustrates concludes holds complains concurs
notes finds insists condemns grants
observes predicts maintains deplores
points out proposes deprecates
records reveals derides
relates shows laments
reports speculates warns
says suggests
sees supposes
thinks
writes
Introducing Quotes with
Interesting Verbs
comments analyzes contends disparages admits
describes asks defends belittles agrees
explains assesses disagrees bemoans concedes
illustrates concludes holds complains concurs
notes finds insists condemns grants
observes predicts maintains deplores
points out proposes deprecates
records reveals derides
relates shows laments
reports speculates warns
says suggests
sees supposes
thinks
writes