There are three strategies you can use to embed quotations: set off quotations, build in quotations, or introduce quotations with a colon Set-off quotations are set off from the sentence with a comma Capitalize the first word of the quote Notice the signal phrases (in bold print) used in the following examples
Embedding Quotations
embedding or integrating quotations Observe the difference between these Note: To give variety to your writing, you should use a variety of signal verbs
Embedding Quotations
When referencing more than one work in your essay and/or quoting more than one source, you must list the first word (often an author's last name when known)
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You will use quotations in your essays by finding literature that relates to your topic; finding sentences, words, or phrases in that literature; and using those
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Introduce the quotation with a sentence that sets it up by using a colon (:) Rodriguez uses indicated, include the author's name in the citation (Rodriguez 410)
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After you have given the topic sentence and explained what you will be writing about in your paragraph, you can consider using a quote that proves or illustrates
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o Whenever possible, avoid using brackets, and work the change into your own words o Introducing a quotation does not mean telling the reader where the
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paraphrasing and quoting →You will want to summarize and paraphrase most often in your research paper, using direct quotes sparingly Putting source
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Correctly embedded quotations move the reader from the quoted text back into the paragraph smoothly. Signal Phrases. Signal phrases introduce the article a
An academic essay should include the student's own ideas and discussion of the topic supported by evidence of material written by others. When quotes are
INTEGRATING A QUOTATION INTO AN ESSAY. Center for Writing and Speaking. Once you find a quotation that you think can add to your argument you must begin to
embedding or integrating quotations. In the second sentence however
quotation marks UNLESS the quotation is followed by an in-text citation in which case the comma or period is placed after the citation. Example: Bates ...
The paragraphs in the body of your essay will begin with your topic sentence (the statement that tells the readers what the rest of the paragraph will be
Embedding Quotations--ALL QUOTES must be introduced in an essay. A. ROLLS ROYCE (most impressive; demonstrates you are a sophisticated writer; most difficult to
As you choose quotations for an essay you are writing remember the purpose of quoting. Your paper develops an argument. You use quotations to support this
When quotes are used as support in an essay it is best to create a smooth connection from your idea to the quoted material. The ideas should flow together
You will attach a bibliography to your paper and you will integrate the ideas from other writers through paraphrase
Correctly embedded quotations move the reader from the quoted text back into the paragraph smoothly. Signal Phrases. Signal phrases introduce the article a
When quotes are used as support in an essay it is best to create a smooth connection from your idea to the quoted material. The ideas should flow together and
INTEGRATING A QUOTATION INTO AN ESSAY. Center for Writing and Speaking. Once you find a quotation that you think can add to your argument you must begin to
In the second sentence however
When referencing more than one work in your essay and/or quoting more than one source you must list the first word (often an author's last name when known)
The paragraphs in the body of your essay will begin with your topic sentence (the statement that tells the readers what the rest of the paragraph will be
Lead into the quote with an introductory phrase; it cannot stand alone! Quotations need to be introduced. They should NOT be “floating” quotations. Quotations
Letting the quotation have the last word which forces the reader to figure out the significance of the quotation. • Quoting information that would better be
Adding quotations to an essay can enhance and add credibility to our writing but there are certain techniques we can use to make sure that we are integrating
Success Center Tips for Integrating Quotations in Essays and Research Papers. Whether you are writing an informational essay or a research paper you will.
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